Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases in university students [Prevención de enfermedades de transmisión sexual en estudiantes universitarios]
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sexually transmitted diseases, viral hiv infectionsAbstract
Objective: to analyse the knowledge and strategies for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases in university students. Descriptive observationalmethod. Results: The strategies identified as most effective for STD prevention included condom use (72.5%), human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination (24.5%) and sexual abstinence (20.6%). Conclusion: There was a high reliance on non-validated digital sources for information, as well as inconsistent use of barrier methods, with 32.7% not having access to diagnostic tests, reflecting structural and cultural barriers.
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