Nursing students' knowledge and attitudes on sexually transmitted infections prevention at training institution in Namibia
Background: Insufficient knowledge about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among nursing students can impact patient care and outcomes. To address this, comprehensive STI education is crucial. Aim: This study aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes of nursing students regarding STI prevention a...
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| Summary: | Background: Insufficient knowledge about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among nursing students can impact patient care and outcomes. To address this, comprehensive STI education is crucial. Aim: This study aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes of nursing students regarding STI prevention and control. Setting: The research was conducted at a nursing training institution in Windhoek, Namibia. Methods: The research employed a cross-sectional design with 73 participants. Results: Outcomes revealed that 63.0% had satisfactory knowledge and 79.5% exhibited positive attitudes. A significant association was noted between knowledge and participants' sex. Male participants displayed poor knowledge (70%). No significant relationship existed between demographic characteristics and attitudes. Conclusion: The study concluded lower than expected knowledge regarding STIs among nursing students that implicated patients' care. Contribution: Integrating STI education into nursing curricula can improve students' competences that enhance patients' care. |
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| Item Description: | 1025-9848 2071-9736 10.4102/hsag.v29i0.2483 |