FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AMONG ADOLESCENTS(12-18) YEARS IN AJATA UMUAHIA NORTH L.G.A.ABIA STATE
Abstract
Sexually Transmitted Infection has posed a challenge in the society at large.This study was on the factors that contribute to sexually Transmitted infections among adolescents in Ajata,ibeku in Umuahia North L.G.A.The objectives of this study includes;to ascertain if sexually transmitted infections are problems in Ajata,determine if environmental factors contribute to STIs in Ajata,determine the adverse effects of affected adolescents and discuss the prevention and control of STIs.A descriptive design was used,and descriptive design used.
The study population was 300 adolescents in Ajata Ibeku and the sample size was done using system sampling technique resulting in 60 persons. Data generated were analyzed using frequencies percentages tables and charts which finally revealed and reviewed that STIs is a problem in Ajata Ibeku.Researcher concluded that majority of the respondents agreed that STIs mostly affect adolescents between the ages of (12-18)years.
Sexually transmitted infection have adverse effects on the lives of those affected .The researcher recommended ways of arresting those factors that contributes to STIs like provision of employment opportunities by Government.NGOs to the youths,Sex education,and organize public enlightenment campaign.
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