One of the world's major concerns has been the increased rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among young adults aged 15 to 24 years old. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, risky behaviors, and preventive practices regarding STDs among gen Z in Malaysia. A self-administered questionnaire was used for this survey. The findings revealed that the majority of them demonstrated good knowledge of STDs and had acceptable preventive practices. The marital status was found to be associated not only with their knowledge but also with their preventive practices. This study shed light on misconceptions about STDs, preventive practices, and risky behaviors, raising concerns about a potential future increase in STD incidence. Therefore, it is crucial to implement interventions that strengthen health education on STD-related issues to promote positive changes in practices, knowledge, and attitudes.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Creators: | Creators Email / ID Num. Muhd Irpan, Hamidah hamidahirpan@uitm.edu.my Nordin, Enylina UNSPECIFIED Hassan, Masita UNSPECIFIED Ibrahim, Noorazilah UNSPECIFIED Hussain, Wan Shafizah UNSPECIFIED |
| Contributors: | Contribution Name Email / ID Num. Chief Editor Abdul Rasool, Mohamed Saladin UNSPECIFIED Chief Editor Awang Tuah, Siti Normah UNSPECIFIED Editor Muhamad Hanapiyah, Zulkefli UNSPECIFIED Editor P. Rameli, Mohd Faizal UNSPECIFIED Editor Ahmad, Siti Nurul Akma UNSPECIFIED Editor Md Jani, Syahrina Hayati UNSPECIFIED Editor Ali, Siti Mariam UNSPECIFIED Editor Wan Mohamed Saferdin, Wan Aisyah Amni UNSPECIFIED Agency Representative Rokman, Zesdyzar UNSPECIFIED Agency Representative Azhar, Nur Aleya Natasha UNSPECIFIED |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine > Transmission of disease |
| Divisions: | Universiti Teknologi MARA, Melaka > Alor Gajah Campus > Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS) |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Conference e-Proceedings The 8th Southeast Asia International Philanthropy Conference 2023 (SEAIPC2023) |
| Event Title: | The 8th Southeast Asia International Philanthropy Conference 2023 (SEAIPC2023) |
| Event Dates: | 7-9 November 2023 |
| Page Range: | p. 28 |
| Keywords: | Sexually transmitted diseases, Knowledge, Attitudes, Risky behaviors |
| Date: | 2023 |
| URI: | https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/103646 |
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