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ArticlePublic health challenges2025

Assessment of Knowledge and Attitudes of Undergraduate Students on Trichomoniasis in Ghana.

Christopher Yaw Dumevi, Ezekiel Kofi Vicar, Lorie Christla Quansah, Rhoda Oklu, Smith Joshua, Joyce Junior Asiamah, James-Paul Kretchy, George Boateng Kyei, Patience B Tetteh-Quarcoo, Nicholas T K D Dayie and 2 more

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Christopher Yaw DumeviDepartment of Physician Assistantship Studies School of Medical Sciences Central University Accra Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9237-761X
Ezekiel Kofi VicarDepartment of Clinical Microbiology School of Medicine University for Development Studies Tamale Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1232-4921
Lorie Christla QuansahDepartment of Physician Assistantship Studies School of Medical Sciences Central University Accra Ghana.
Rhoda OkluDepartment of Physician Assistantship Studies School of Medical Sciences Central University Accra Ghana.
Smith JoshuaDepartment of Physician Assistantship Studies School of Medical Sciences Central University Accra Ghana.
Joyce Junior AsiamahDepartment of Public Health School of Medical Sciences Central University Accra Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6033-4545
James-Paul KretchyDepartment of Public Health School of Medical Sciences Central University Accra Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1535-937X
George Boateng KyeiDepartment of Medicine Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis Missouri USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8678-4656
Patience B Tetteh-QuarcooDepartment of Medical Microbiology University of Ghana Medical School Accra Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3344-4869
Nicholas T K D DayieDepartment of Medical Microbiology University of Ghana Medical School Accra Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4491-6902
Irene AyiDepartment of Parasitology Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research College of Health Sciences University of Ghana Accra Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3054-9494
Patrick F Ayeh-KumiDepartment of Medical Microbiology University of Ghana Medical School Accra Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8764-4463

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Abstract

Background: Trichomoniasis is a non-viral neglected sexually transmitted disease of public health importance. Undergraduate students, often experiencing newfound freedom from family oversight, may engage in risky sexual behaviors, predisposing them to trichomoniasis and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards trichomoniasis and associated factors among the Central University students in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Methods: An institutional cross-sectional study was conducted between March and July 2024, involving 387 undergraduate students from Central University who were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured researcher-led interview with respondents in the Schools of Nursing and Midwifery, Pharmacy, and Medical Sciences. The study used bivariate and multivariable logistic regression (STATA MP Version 16) to identify factors linked to trichomoniasis, calculating odds ratios (95% confidence intervals [CI]) to measure associations. Multivariable analysis considered variables with a Results: The study included 387 participants (81.40% female, 18.60% male; mean age 20). About 171 (44.19%), 150 (38.76%), and 66 (17.05%) were pharmacy, nursing, and physician assistantship studies students, respectively. Significant associations with Conclusion: The study revealed a good level of knowledge, positive attitudes, and effective preventive practices regarding trichomoniasis among the students. Gender, age, program of study, knowledge, and attitudes were significantly associated with self-reported risk behaviors. The study recommends targeted reproductive health education, particularly on trichomoniasis and STIs, to enhance safer sexual behaviors among tertiary students.

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attitudeknowledgereproductive morbiditysexual behaviortrichomoniasisundergraduate students

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