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Lonia U Hamunyela1, Hileni N Niikondo1, Monika N Nakweenda1
1School of Nursing and Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia.
Background:
Insufficient knowledge about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among nursing students can impact patient care and outcomes. To address this, comprehensive STI education is crucial.
Aim:
This study aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes of nursing students regarding STI prevention and control.
Setting:
The research was conducted at a nursing training institution in Windhoek, Namibia.
Methods:
The research employed a cross-sectional design with 73 participants.
Results:
Outcomes revealed that 63.0% had satisfactory knowledge and 79.5% exhibited positive attitudes. A significant association was noted between knowledge and participants' sex. Male participants displayed poor knowledge (70%). No significant relationship existed between demographic characteristics and attitudes.
Conclusion:
The study concluded lower than expected knowledge regarding STIs among nursing students that implicated patients' care.
Contribution:
Integrating STI education into nursing curricula can improve students' competences that enhance patients' care.
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