HDV/AIDS awareness among young people and their sexual behaviour
- Authors: Khryanin A.A.1,2, Reshetnikov O.V.3, Shpiks T.A.1, Russkih M.V.1, Kovalenko G.A.1, Marinkin I.O.1
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Affiliations:
- Novosibirsk State Medical University, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
- Association of Obstetricians-Gynecologists and Dermatovenerologists
- Institution of Internal and Preventive Medicine — Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
- Issue: Vol 94, No 5 (2018)
- Pages: 59-65
- Section: CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/0042-4609/article/view/116965
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.25208/0042-4609-2018-94-5-59-65
- ID: 116965
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Abstract
This article presents the results of a survey carried out among 1,427 Novosibirsk university students (medical, engineering and humanities specializations) with the purpose of assessing their awareness concerning the prevention of HIV and STIs, as well as risky sexual behaviour. The level of knowledge about HIV is shown to be rather high among Novosibirsk university students. However, an insufficient level of awareness concerning rare HIV transmission routes is identified. In addition, the respondents are found to adhere to out-of-date views concerning HIV patients. Female respondents in this age group tend to trust their regular partner, thus neglecting preventive measures. More than half of the respondents have a positive attitude towards using a condom during sexual intercourse.
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A. A. Khryanin
Novosibirsk State Medical University, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation; Association of Obstetricians-Gynecologists and Dermatovenerologists
Author for correspondence.
Email: khryanin@mail.ru
Alexey A. Khryanin — Dr. Sci. (Med.), Prof., Department of Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology, NSMU; Vice-President, the Association O-G D
Krasny prospect, 52, Novosibirsk, 630091; Lenina str., 55, Novosibirsk, 630004
Russian FederationO. V. Reshetnikov
Institution of Internal and Preventive Medicine — Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Email: reshetnikov_ov@mail.ru
Oleg V. Reshetnikov — Dr. Sci. (Med.), Leading Researcher.
Borisa Bogatkova str., 175/1, Novosibirsk, 630089
Russian FederationT. A. Shpiks
Novosibirsk State Medical University, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Email: fake@neicon.ru
Tatyana A. Shpiks — Cand. Sci. (Med.), Ass. Prof., Department of Psychology and Pedagogy.
Krasny prospect, 52, Novosibirsk, 630091
Russian FederationM. V. Russkih
Novosibirsk State Medical University, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Email: marie_le_mieux@mail.ru
Maria V. Russkih — Ph.D. student.
Krasny prospect, 52, Novosibirsk, 630091
Russian FederationG. A. Kovalenko
Novosibirsk State Medical University, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Email: fake@neicon.ru
Gleb A. Kovalenko — 6-year student, Paediatric Faculty.
Krasny prospect, 52, Novosibirsk, 630091
Russian FederationI. O. Marinkin
Novosibirsk State Medical University, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Email: rectorngmu@yandex.ru
Igor O. Marinkin — Dr. Sci. (Med.), Prof., Rector.
Krasny prospect, 52, Novosibirsk, 630091
Russian FederationReferences
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