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Information about sexually transmitted diseases among undergraduate students in Tirana, Albania.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20645516     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Lack of information about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is associated with increased risk for acquiring such diseases. Our aim was to assess the level of information about STDs obtained from selected sources and its association with socio-demographic characteristics among undergraduate students in Tirana, Albania. METHODS: An anonymous questionnaire survey was carried out among 729 undergraduate students (76% women) at the University of Tirana in October and November 2002. RESULTS: Overall, television, radio and school were reported by the students to be the most accessible sources of information about STDs. Multiple regression analysis showed that students with a higher parental education and income, and urban-resident students have better access to sources of information about STDs. CONCLUSIONS: In transitional countries, prevention programs should include a main focus on students from rural areas, and students pertinent to low-educated and low-income families.
Authors:
Llukan Rrumbullaku; Genc Burazeri; Enver Roshi
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Medicinski arhiv     Volume:  64     ISSN:  0350-199X     ISO Abbreviation:  Med Arh     Publication Date:  2010  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-21     Completed Date:  2010-08-24     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0400722     Medline TA:  Med Arh     Country:  Bosnia and Hercegovina    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  183-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, St. "Dibres", N.371, Tirana, Albania. llukanrr@icc-al.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Albania
Female
Humans
Male
Questionnaires
Sex Education*
Sexually Transmitted Diseases / prevention & control*
Socioeconomic Factors
Students / psychology
Young Adult

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