AN ANALYSIS OF KNOWLEDGE AND PREVALENCE OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES IN KADUNA METROPOLIS, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

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dc.contributor.authorAKOS, Into Jeremiah
dc.date.accessioned2017-11-27T11:22:11Z
dc.date.available2017-11-27T11:22:11Z
dc.date.issued2017-01
dc.descriptionA DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DEMOGRAPHY AND POPULATION STUDIES DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY, FACULTY OF SCIENCE, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, NIGERIAen_US
dc.description.abstractThe focus of this study is to analyse the knowledge and prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases in Kaduna metropolis. Studies have shown an exponential rate of increase in STDs cases in Kaduna State with variations in terms of levels between settlements which could be attributed to high population growth and concentration, high level of poverty, ignorance and risky sexual behaviours. This study is potentially very important in shaping the behavioural characteristics of the society and provide decisive information for planning and evaluating the success of health services and interventions. The aim was achieved by characterizing the types of STDs, assessing level of knowledge and prevalence rate of STDs in the study area. The study also analysed the socio-economic factors and risk factors influencing knowledge and prevalence of STDs. This was conducted using questionnaire and FGDs covering a temporal scope of five years (2010-2014). Purposive sampling technique was adopted. Frequency distribution, percentages, charts, cross-tabulation and multiple regression analysis were deployed in the study. From the results obtained, it was established that syphilis, human papilloma virus (HPV) and gonorrhea are the major STDs dominant in the study area and the Chi square indicated a statistical significant relationship between sex and type of STDs while no statistical significant relationship exist between sex and knowledge of STDs. Chikun showed high prevalence rate followed by Kaduna South, Kaduna North and Igabi in that order, where respondents within age group 20-24 have the highest prevalence of STDs. This showed age, religion, education level, occupation, and income as important determinant factors influencing knowledge of STDs. The number of sexual partners, frequency of condom use, knowledge of STDs, use of shared toilet facilities, and HIV/AIDs screening were recognized to be the determinant factors influencing prevalence of STDs. While education, occupation, income level, religion and accommodation type were found to be the most important socioeconomic factors influencing knowledge and prevalence of STDs in Kaduna metropolis. The study then recommended that efforts be stepped up on the ethical and moral values within places of religious worship and schools, also governments and NGOs should enlighten the public about STDs and help them secure support, control and prevention. Stigmatization especially for those with HIV/AIDs should be discouraged and access to medical facilities should be improved by the government. More research should focus on coping mechanism for those already infected with sexually transmitted disease and further studies should be carried out on the prevalence rate of each of the sexually transmitted diseases dominant in the study area.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/9531
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectANALYSIS,en_US
dc.subjectKNOWLEDGE,en_US
dc.subjectPREVALENCE,en_US
dc.subjectSEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES,en_US
dc.subjectKADUNA METROPOLIS,en_US
dc.subjectKADUNA STATE,en_US
dc.subjectNIGERIAen_US
dc.titleAN ANALYSIS OF KNOWLEDGE AND PREVALENCE OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES IN KADUNA METROPOLIS, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIAen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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