Attitudes and knowledge of adolescents from the Vinkovci area about sexually transmitted diseases

Ciljevi: Cilj ovog istraživanja je prikazati stavove i znanje vinkovačkih adolescenata o spolno prenosivim bolestima te postoji li razlika u znanju u odnosu na spol, dob, školski uspjeh i školu koju pohađaju. Metode: Provedena je presječna studija. Istraživanje je provedeno na populaciji adolescenata na području Vinkovaca. Obuhvaćen je 101 adolescent, starosne dobi od 15 do 19 godina. Mrežnim putem ispitanici su ispunjavali su desetominutni anonimni anketni upitnik, u razdoblju od 1. 3. 2021. do 1. 7. 2021. Rezultati: Od ukupnog broja ispitanika, najveći broj je u dobi je od 16 do 18 godina, pohađa tehničku školu i prolazi sa vrlo dobrim uspjehom. Od ukupnog broja ispitanika, 33,7 % ispitanika imalo je spolni odnosi i spolno su aktivni. Adolescenti s područja Vinkovaca pokazuju relativno dobru, no nedostatnu razinu znanja o spolnom zdravlju i spolno prenosivim bolestima. Ispitivanjem su uočene značajne razlike u stavovima i znanju vinkovačkih adolescenata, na način da je značajna razlika uočena u razini znanja s obzirom na vrstu škole pohađaju, tj. značajno veće znanje pokazuju učenici gimnazije u odnosu na učenike srednje tehničke škole. Zaključak: Iznimno je velika važnost edukacije o spolno prenosivim bolestima u adolescentnoj dobi. Zadaća medicinske sestre je sustavno, cjelovito i kontinuirano promatranje, što obuhvaća stanje, izgled i ponašanje pacijenta. Kroz mjere prevencije i komunikaciju potrebno je osigurati pozitivan i otvoren pristup spolnosti, poticati preventivne preglede, podršku i liječenje. Potrebno je omogućiti edukacije i savjetovanja te otvoren pristup informacijama o spolnosti s ciljem podizanja razine znanja adolescenata o spolno prenosivim bolestima.Objectives: The aim of this study is to show the attitudes and knowledge of Vinkovci adolescents about sexually transmitted diseases, and whether there is a difference in knowledge in relation to gender, age, school achievement and the school they attend. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. The study was conducted on the population of adolescents in the area of Vinkovci. 101 adolescents aged 15 to 19 years were included. The respondents filled in a ten-minute anonymous survey questionnaire online, in the period from March 1st, 2021 to July 1st, 2021. Results: Of the total number of respondents, the largest number aged 16 to 18, attends technical school and passes with very good results. Of the total number of respondents, 33.7% of respondents had sexual intercourse and are sexually active. Adolescents from the Vinkovci area show a relatively good but insufficient level of knowledge about sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases. The survey revealed significant differences in the attitudes and knowledge of Vinkovci adolescents, in a way that a significant difference was observed in the level of knowledge regarding the type of school they attend, i.e. significantly higher knowledge is shown by Gymnasium students compared to Technical high school students. Conclusion: Education about sexually transmitted diseases in adolescence is extremely important. The task of the nurse is systematic, complete and continuous observation, which includes the condition, appearance and behavior of the patient. Through prevention and communication measures, it is necessary to ensure a positive and open approach to sexuality, encourage preventive examinations, give support and appropriate treatment. It is necessary to provide education and counseling and open access to information on sexuality in order to raise the level of knowledge of adolescents about sexually transmitted diseases