Project Title
Sexual Transmitted Infections Among College Students
Faculty Mentor(s) Name(s)
John Moore
Abstract
Background About one in four college students has Sexual Transmitted Infections (STIs), which are transmitted through unprotected sexual contact which includes vaginal, anal, and oral sex. Various of the most predominant STIs among college students are herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV/AIDS. Purpose To assess various factors influencing the rates of STIs regarding college students through the Social Ecological Model and to assess the knowledge of STIs among college students. Methods Analyzing the data from ACHA-National College Health Assessment provides more background information on STIs among college students. Articles regarding STIs among college students were gathered using Google Scholar and NCBI. A logic model was used to align theory with practical application. Results The results indicate that lack of awareness or knowledge is the main influence on high rates of STIs among college students which is within the “individual” level of Social Ecological Model. Education, treatment, screenings, and communication are the important tools needed for effective outcomes in the rate reduction of STIs. Conclusions: The STIs among college students is a major issue due to lack of education and sexual safety. The individual level is the most influential due to lack of awareness or knowledge. Without guidance in their decision making could lead to a higher rate of STIs on college campuses. The methods are to establish a group meeting, an entertaining program on school campus, implement an event on flyers on campus to grab students’ attention to participate. These methods allow students to gain self-awareness and become more self-conscious. Without self-efficacy, they would not be able to act in gaining the pros and cons of sexual health.
Sexual Transmitted Infections Among College Students
Background About one in four college students has Sexual Transmitted Infections (STIs), which are transmitted through unprotected sexual contact which includes vaginal, anal, and oral sex. Various of the most predominant STIs among college students are herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV/AIDS. Purpose To assess various factors influencing the rates of STIs regarding college students through the Social Ecological Model and to assess the knowledge of STIs among college students. Methods Analyzing the data from ACHA-National College Health Assessment provides more background information on STIs among college students. Articles regarding STIs among college students were gathered using Google Scholar and NCBI. A logic model was used to align theory with practical application. Results The results indicate that lack of awareness or knowledge is the main influence on high rates of STIs among college students which is within the “individual” level of Social Ecological Model. Education, treatment, screenings, and communication are the important tools needed for effective outcomes in the rate reduction of STIs. Conclusions: The STIs among college students is a major issue due to lack of education and sexual safety. The individual level is the most influential due to lack of awareness or knowledge. Without guidance in their decision making could lead to a higher rate of STIs on college campuses. The methods are to establish a group meeting, an entertaining program on school campus, implement an event on flyers on campus to grab students’ attention to participate. These methods allow students to gain self-awareness and become more self-conscious. Without self-efficacy, they would not be able to act in gaining the pros and cons of sexual health.