The assessment of seafarers' knowledge, attitudes and practices related to STI/HIV/AIDS in northern Morocco.
Int Marit Health
; 68(1): 26-30, 2017.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of seafarers in relation to sexually transmitted infections (STI) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
This transversal, descriptive and behavioural study was conducted in 2014 on a representative sample of 1447 seafarers.RESULTS:
The rate of participation was 95%. The mean age was 36.1 ± 8.2 years. Knowledge about transmission and prevention mode was satisfactory on HIV/AIDS; however, some misconceptions still persist. The level of stigmatisation and discrimination towards people living with the virus was considered high. The prevalence of sexual high-risk behaviour was significant 32% had at least two sexual partners and 26.3% have had sex with sex workers, 60% of them were not protected; 42.8% have never used the condom and only 15.1% used it systematically. The sailors who had sexual intercourse under the influence of alcohol or drugs are less protected. As too HIV testing, only 10.2% did it.CONCLUSIONS:
This study showed a gap in knowledge about transmission and prevention of HIV infection/AIDS and sexual risk behaviour. Increasing awareness and information among seafarers is of prime importance.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Sexual Behavior
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
En
Journal:
Int Marit Health
Journal subject:
MEDICINA MILITAR
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MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article