What Is Young People Attitudes towards Sexual Transmitted Disease

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION3

Background3

Aims and Objectives4

Problem Statement4

Research Questions5

Structure of the Research Proposal5

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW6

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)6

HIV and AIDS6

Interventions10

Randomized Control Trials and study samples12

Underreporting and STDs13

Preventing the Spread of STDs14

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY17

Research Design17

Research Objectives18

Survey19

Sample19

Respondents20

References21

Appendix23

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are also called as venereal diseases, that are passed mainly from person to another (which are transmitted) during sexual intercourse.

There are at least 25 different sexually transmitted diseases with a variety of different symptoms. These diseases can spread through vaginal, anal and oral sex and can be spread without having sexual intercourse, i.e. it can be passed on from mother to infant during pregnancy, through sharing of needles or syringes or through blood transfusions. Sexually transmitted diseases remain endemic in all societies, and the range of diseases spread by sexual activity continues to increase. STDs are caused by both bacteria as well as virus (Adimora and Victor, 2005, Pp. 24).

The common symptoms that are associated with STDs are; urethral discharge, genital ulcers, vaginal discharge caused by Candida albicans, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Chlamydia etc.

An estimated 19 million new cases of Sexually Transmitted Diseases are detected in the United States each year. The rate of STDs are significantly higher among young African Americans. Over the years, several steps have been taken in order to decrease the STD rate in the US but the rates have been disproportionately higher among African Americans. In addition, the STD rates in young African American girls are the highest. Sexually Transmitted Diseases mainly spread by sexual contact such as oral, anal and vaginal sex. Among young African Americans, the rates for chancroid, herpes, syphilis, and trichomoniasis are significantly higher and increase the risk of getting HIV/AIDS.

A number of interventions, in underserved communities have been undertaken on several levels. In addition, media campaigns have played a vital role in educating young adults on STDs and their prevention with proper protection use and other significant steps to prevent their transfer. African American statistics show increased levels of STD risks such as multiple sex partners, social networks of high STD prevalence, drug and alcohol addiction, gender power imbalances and lack of comfort around sexuality. The numbers of African Americans in college engaging in unprotected sex, drug and alcohol abuse have shown steady increases as well (Stanberry and David, 2000, Pp. 35).

Aims and Objectives

The reason for conducting this research is to investigate the attitudes of young people towards sexual transmitted disease, which has spread rapidly within the society. The research objectives are stated below:

To understand the perception of young people regarding sexually transmitted diseases.

To spread awareness among the young generation regarding the severe consequences of STDs.

Problem Statement

The problem statement for this research proposal would be: “young people are not aware of the severe consequences of sexually transmitted diseases.”

Research Questions

The study has the following research question:

What are the attitudes of young people towards sexually transmitted diseases?

Structure of the Research Proposal

The research proposal will be organised according to the following ...