Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Sindew Mohamud Ahmed

Publications

• Research Article
  Knowledge, Attitude and Preventive Practices towards Sexually Transmitted Infection among Preparatory School Students of Arsi Negelle Town
  Author(s): Nega Degefa Megersa, Sindew Mohamud Ahmed, Befikadu Tariku Gutema, Girum Sebsebie Teshome, Zeleke Aschalew Melketsedik and Eshetu Zerihun TarikuNega Degefa Megersa, Sindew Mohamud Ahmed, Befikadu Tariku Gutema, Girum Sebsebie Teshome, Zeleke Aschalew Melketsedik and Eshetu Zerihun Tariku
  
  Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a major global cause of acute illness, infertility, long-term disability and death with serious medical and psychological consequences of millions of men, women and infants. Due to their high prevalence, particularly in developing settings, STIs result in substantial productivity losses for individuals and communities, particularly where the majority of the population is less than 40 years of age. Objective: To assess knowledge, attitude and preventive practices of Arsi Negelle preparatory students towards STIs. Methodology: Institutional based cross-sectional study design and quantitative method of data collection were employed. A Proportionate Stratified random sampling technique was used and finally, a total of 303 respondents were selected by systematic ran.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000748

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