| Title |
SEXUALLY ACTIVE COLLEGE STUDENTS': KNOWLEDGEABLE ON SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS BUT WHY THEY ARE RISKING IT WITH THEIR SEXUAL BEHAVIORS? |
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Authors |
Minnie B. Mamauag*, Zeth Jehann A. Fortich, Kate F. Logronio, Jessa May R. Mongado |
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Publication date |
July, 2019 |
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Journal |
Malaysian Journal of Nursing |
| Volume |
Vol. 11 |
| Issue |
1 |
| Pages |
16-24 |
| Publisher |
Lincoln University College, Asia Pacific Higher Learning Sdn Bhd. |
| Abstract |
Given the massive campaign and information dissemination regarding sexually transmitted infections, the
number of cases having HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections is still increasing at an alarming
rate. It is observed by the researchers that individuals, especially teenagers engage in sexual practices without
even considering its dangerous effects. This study aimed to determine why college students engage in sexual
risky behaviors in spite of being educated with regards to sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Aqualitative
research design is utilized through case study approach among sexually active college students through
snowball sampling. The data was then gathered through in-depth interview via guided questions. Ethical
consideration was observed due to the sensitive, personal, and intimate nature of the interview. Result of the
study showed that among the sexually active college students the feeling of pleasure was mainly the reason
why they indulge in sexual intercourse, exposing themselves to risky sexual act. All of the study participants
had multiple partners; had used contraceptive (condoms); had risky sexual history and had been
knowledgeable about STIs. The case analysis revealed that the sexually active college students knew about the
importance of prevention, but only one participant used contraceptive during sexual act. The participants
admitted throwing 'caution-to-the-wind' due to perceived pleasure, feelings of love, curiosity and combined
with alcohol and prohibited drugs in some of these encounters. There were three emerging theme that came
out from the narratives namely; sexually active college students were susceptible due to inadequate
knowledge regarding STI's; some had high knowledge but susceptible due to risky sexual behaviors, while
there were participants who were sexually knowledgeable and careful. It is recommended that students should
be required to participate in more interactive seminars or events that talks openly about their thoughts with
regards to sex, sexually transmitted infections and awareness on the dangers of STI's through some risky
sexual practices. |
| Index terms / Keywords |
College student, Qualitative research, Sexual behavior, Thematic analysis |
| DOI |
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| URL |
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Mindanao State
University - Iligan Institute of Technology