Features of sexual behaviour of young people that determine the increase in the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (sti) in the Republic of Tajikistan

Abstract

Aim. To identify the features of the sexual behavior of young people that cause the spread of sexually transmitted infections.Material and methods. A questionnaire was developed and a survey was conducted among 500 men and women that belong to various social groups of the population. The age of participants was 18 - 30 years and they were coming from 4 districts of republican subordination. The survey was based on a typical sample of the mentioned age group. Collected data were statistically processed using MS OFFICE 2007 packages.Results and discussion. It was found that the awareness of respondents about sexually transmitted infections and measures for their prevention remains at a very low level. More than 21.0% of respondents have active sexual life, and at least one in five does not associate this with the possible realization of the risk of contracting STIs / HIV / AIDS. About 17.0% of young people believe that if they become infected with these diseases, they will seek medical help only from their friends, physicians that they are familiar with, and paramedics.Conclusion. It is known for a fact that virtually all models of sexual behavior and all types of sexual relationships are present among young people today. However, in Tajikistan, there are certain features of the sexual behavior of young people (polygamy and civil marriage). A low level of knowledge and the need to raise awareness among adolescents and young people about the negative consequences of risky sexual behavior have been established.