ArticleBundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz2021
[How good is the knowledge about sexually transmitted infections in Germany? : Results of the first nationwide representative German health and sexuality survey (GeSiD)].
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- Factors associated with non-use of condoms among heterosexually-active single people in Germany: Results from the first representative, population-based German health and sexuality survey (GeSiD).International journal of STD & AIDS · 2022Article
- Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis in the general population in Germany - a triangulation of data from two population-based health surveys and a laboratory sentinel system.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Men Who Pay For Sex: Prevalence and Sexual Health.Deutsches Arzteblatt international · 2022Article
- [The German health and sexuality survey (GeSiD)-a brief introduction to the study].Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz · 2021Review
- [Sexual behavior and prevention of sexually transmitted infections taking the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic into account. Data from a sexual healthcare and medicine center-WIR].Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundSexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a relevant risk factor for the sexual health of individuals and the population. Therefore, the level of awareness and knowledge about STIs in different population groups is of particular interest for specific prevention work.
objectivesThe aim of this study was to analyze the awareness of and knowledge about nine STIs in the German population. To do so, the study examined correlations with sociodemographic variables, sexuality-related characteristics, and subjective satisfaction with the level of information.
methodsThe GeSiD study "German Health and Sexuality Survey" collected representative quantitative data from 4955 persons via face-to-face interviews on the state of knowledge about STIs. As a selection procedure, a two-step random sample was collected. Firstly, 200 sample points (municipalities) were initially selected proportionally across Germany. Secondly, a random sample of addresses was drawn from the respective residents' registration offices. The participation rate was 30.2%; the average age was 46.3 years.
resultsKnowledge about HIV/AIDS was widespread in all age groups, but other STIs were significantly less known. Older people and respondents with a low level of education were particularly poorly informed. Local social disadvantage and a family history of migration were also negatively correlated with knowledge about STIs. A higher number of sexual partners is related to a better level of knowledge. In addition, persons who do not describe their sexual orientation as heterosexual as well as those with a history of STIs were well informed.
conclusionHeterosexual adults in Germany are insufficiently informed about the risks of STIs. Therefore, target-group-specific efforts are needed to improve knowledge about STIs in order to reduce sexual risk behavior and improve the utilization of prevention programs among socially disadvantaged groups.
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