Publication: Young people’s knowledge, attitude, and behaviour on STI/HIV/AIDS in the context of Nepal: A systematic review
Date
2009
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
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Background: Sexual and reproductive health of young people has become a major health problem in recent decades.
Recent and rapidly increasing Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) rates show an urgent need for Sexually Transmitted
Infections (STIs) and HIV prevention interventions in Nepal.
Objectives: This paper attempts to assess knowledge, attitude and behaviour on STIs/HIV/AIDS in the context of young
peoples of Nepal.
Materials and methods: A systematic review based on the available literature was carried out including both qualitative
and quantitative studies.
Results: Our findings indicate that the overall knowledge regarding STIs and HIV/AIDS is high although the level of
knowledge seems to differ according to education, gender, and area of residence. Knowledge about condoms was also
very high but practice of correct and consistent use in premarital and extramarital sexual relations with non-regular
partners seems to be lower. The overall sexual behaviour among young people is unsafe.
Conclusion: This suggests that young people’s sexual and reproductive health issues need to be further addressed and
explored in order to promote safer and responsible sexual behaviour.
Key words: Attitude, Behaviour, HIV/AIDS, Knowledge, Nepal, STIs, Systematic Review, Young people
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Upreti D 1, Regmi P1 , Pant P1 , Simkhada P 1
1Section of Population Health, University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom