Knowledge, Awareness, and Attitudes toward Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Among Final Year BSN Students

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the awareness, knowledge, and attitudes regarding STDs among final-year BSN students at Isra University, Hyderabad.

Design/Methodology/Approach: From July to September 2024, a cross-sectional study was carried out with a validated questionnaire. A sample of 42 final-year female BSN students was selected through non-probability convenience sampling. IBM SPSS version 23 was used for data analysis, and descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations were employed.

Results: Findings revealed that the majority of participants were able to name different STDs, their ways of transmission, and possible health consequences. Students’ attitudes regarding STD prevention and screening were somewhat neutral; they knew that STD screening was important but many of them had issues regarding its necessity as well as the effects of untreated STDs.

Conclusion: The study concluded that the final-year BSN students had high awareness and moderate knowledge regarding STD but attitudes require a wider preventive education campaign. Increasing final-year BSN students 'knowledge, self-estimated awareness, and activity concerning STD prevention is significant since they become healthcare professionals.