Higher Risk Perception of HIV than of Chlamydia and HPV among Secondary School Students in Two German Cities

摘要: Background Chlamydia and genital human papillomavirus (HPV) are the two most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among teens young adults in industrialised countries. The majority of adolescents, however, have limited or no knowledge these infections. Within context a cross-sectional survey on awareness infections, secondary school students attending 8th grade above Bremen Bremerhaven, cities northern Germany, were asked to rate risk peers get infected with HIV, HPV chlamydia. Methods Between October December 2011, aged 12–20 years completed an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire at their school. In addition answering questions all also chlamydia. Furthermore, those reporting ever having sexual intercourse own getting each three infections. Results 1,148 students, 55% female, questionnaire. 27% reported had intercourse. 68% rated same-aged HIV/AIDS as high/medium. corresponding proportions for chlamydia 19 25% respectively. Those generally perceived lower than that peers. Conclusion Generally, HIV was being higher chlamydia, likely due fact more aware other Efforts should be made improve going make them realize preventable.