Beyond Vaccination: Exploring Young Adults’ Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitudes Related to Sexually Transmitted Infections in Romania DOI Creative Commons
Alexandra-Ioana Roșioară, Bogdana Adriana Năsui,

Nina Ciuciuc

и другие.

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(3), С. 322 - 322

Опубликована: Март 18, 2025

Background and Objectives: Romania has the highest rate of cervical cancer in Europe. The aim this study is to measure level sexual health knowledge among participants determine extent which factors such as age, gender, education level, access resources, cultural background influence their knowledge. Materials Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted on 1089 Romanian youth aged 18–35 years. self-administered online questionnaire used concerning relating STIs, contraception methods, preventive attitudes during 2023–2024 academic year. Results: Most (93,8%) scored a “good-to-excellent” STI Despite this, 71.9% responders had never taken an HIV test, 63.5% been tested for other STIs. Logistic regression analysis revealed direct association between higher levels respondents with age (p < 0.001), underage debuts = 0.018), greater parental 0.016), those who studied sciences 0.001). Conclusions: This highlights critical need communication campaigns enhance vaccine literacy improve vaccination rates young people Romania. identified gaps, frequent misconceptions, barriers testing underscore importance comprehensive education, public initiatives reducing stigma associated improved healthcare services people.

Язык: Английский

Beyond Vaccination: Exploring Young Adults’ Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitudes Related to Sexually Transmitted Infections in Romania DOI Creative Commons
Alexandra-Ioana Roșioară, Bogdana Adriana Năsui,

Nina Ciuciuc

и другие.

Vaccines, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(3), С. 322 - 322

Опубликована: Март 18, 2025

Background and Objectives: Romania has the highest rate of cervical cancer in Europe. The aim this study is to measure level sexual health knowledge among participants determine extent which factors such as age, gender, education level, access resources, cultural background influence their knowledge. Materials Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted on 1089 Romanian youth aged 18–35 years. self-administered online questionnaire used concerning relating STIs, contraception methods, preventive attitudes during 2023–2024 academic year. Results: Most (93,8%) scored a “good-to-excellent” STI Despite this, 71.9% responders had never taken an HIV test, 63.5% been tested for other STIs. Logistic regression analysis revealed direct association between higher levels respondents with age (p < 0.001), underage debuts = 0.018), greater parental 0.016), those who studied sciences 0.001). Conclusions: This highlights critical need communication campaigns enhance vaccine literacy improve vaccination rates young people Romania. identified gaps, frequent misconceptions, barriers testing underscore importance comprehensive education, public initiatives reducing stigma associated improved healthcare services people.

Язык: Английский

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