The causes, effect and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases among youth in Bokani Mokwa lga, Niger state Department: Community Health By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 8996 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractSexually transmitted diseases (STDs) pose a significant public health challenge among youth in Nigeria, particularly in rural communities like Bokani, Mokwa Local Government Area, Niger State. This study identifies the causes, effects, and preventive measures of STDs among youth aged 15–24 in Bokani, a community with limited healthcare access and prevalent socio-cultural barriers. Using a descriptive cross-sectional research design, data were collected from 200 respondents via a structured questionnaire, analyzed using SPSS version 17, and presented in frequency tables and charts. Findings reveal high awareness of STD causes, with 90% recognizing unprotected sex, 85% acknowledging multiple sexual partners, and 80% linking lack of knowledge to STD transmission. Poverty (70%) and limited healthcare access (77.7%) were also identified as significant risk factors. Effects include infertility (70%), increased HIV risk (90%), social stigma (80%), and mental health issues (70%). Preventive measures like condom use (90%), abstinence (95%), and monogamy (85%) were widely recognized, but only 50% reported easy access to condoms, and 55% had not attended prevention programs. The study highlights the interplay of socio-cultural, economic, and behavioral factors in STD prevalence and underscores barriers such as stigma and limited healthcare infrastructure. Recommendations include expanding youth-friendly health services, enhancing sexual health education, improving condom access, and addressing socioeconomic vulnerabilities to reduce STD burden among Bokani’s youth. These findings provide actionable insights for policymakers, health workers, and community leaders to develop targeted interventions. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Community Health project topics and materials you might be interested in»Knowledge and awareness of the effects of narcotic drug use among students of Federal Polytechnic Idah»Effect of immunization in children between the ages of 0-5 in family health centre Idah Local Government Area Kogi State»The effect of abortion on female students in College of Health Sciences and Technology Idah, Kogi»Factors influencing the attitude of women towards family planning - case study of Oke Eiri, Atan Local Government Area»Problem of pregnancy and abortion on girl child education in Nigeria»Effect of malnutrition among children under five years of age in Patigi community of Patigi local government area of Kwara state»Attitude of couple toward modern family planning practice in Birnin Gwari, Birnin Gwari local government, Kaduna state»Importance of exclusive breast feeding on the health of an infant - case study of Idah local government area of Kogi state»Knowledge of protein energy malnutrition and its prevention among mothers with children below five years of age in Ubiegbe Community Idah, Lga, Kogi state»The impact of community health works in elderly condition in Ungogo local government»Causes, effects and control of communicable diseases in secondary schools»A study on the causes, effects, prevention and control of threatened abortion among childbearing mothers ages (18-45) years in Gilead Children Hospital»Causes and effects of drug abuse among adolescent in Amede community»Assessment of prevalence malaria among the patients attending Tofa comprehensive hospital»Assessing the mother knowledge on the benefit of breast feeding among children 0 - 24 months - a case study of Matoya village Maigatari local government, Jigawa state