Health Promotion Activities Research Articles

Towards Health Promoting Schools: Pilot Training and Evaluation of the Updated Urbani School Health Kit (USHK) among School Teachers in Manila.

Committed to enhancing healthy living, learning, and working conditions, a health-promoting school is a potent influencer of behaviors and habits, reaching families and communities effectively. In the Western Pacific region, the Urbani School Health Kit (USHK) is one of the tools developed to integrate health promotion in schools; however, it needs to be updated to adapt to the evolving health challenges of lifestyle-related diseases. Hence, this study aimed to conduct a pilot training and evaluation of the updated USHK among school teachers in Manila. The USHK was updated with new materials on (1) health-enhancing physical activity; (2) healthy nutrition; and (3) family and community engagement. A two-day training-workshop with 30 school teachers was then conducted to facilitate the integration of the updated USHK in their class activities. We used a multi method evaluation design to assess the implementation of the USHK. Particularly, quantitative data were obtained from the participants' feedback on the toolkit and their knowledge of health-related practices. One month later, field visits were conducted to assess the participants' abilities in utilizing the toolkit into their classes or school activities. Qualitative interviews and classroom observations were also collected post-implementation to determine potential facilitators and barriers to program delivery, and suggestions for improvement. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize participant feedback, while Wilcoxon signed rank test was utilized to determine changes in participant knowledge pre- and post-training. Qualitative data were synthesized through content analysis. Participants provided high satisfaction ratings for the training they received, as well as high scores for the updated USHK, in terms of its appropriateness and acceptability. Significant improvements in participants' overall health promotion knowledge were also noted (Z = -4.456, p <0.001), particularly involving the domains of nutrition (Z = -2.972, p = 0.003), physical activity (Z = -3.564, p <0.001), and family/community engagement (Z = -2.531, p = 0.011). Meanwhile, participants also suggested further improvements in the toolkit to enhance its utilization in the local context. Administrative support was a crucial facilitator for implementing the USHK, while resource limitations were identified as significant barriers. The updated USHK, which provides a more comprehensive health promotion approach for schools, is potentially feasible for implementation in educational institutions in Manila. The toolkit can be utilized by teachers and school nurses to integrate health promotion activities into the school environment and classroom activities. To facilitate its wider uptake and implementation in other schools, government support and resource availability are crucial.

The effect of multiple nursing interventions on physical activity and health promotion in the elderly: A randomized controlled trial

Health promotion and physical activity practices for the elderly are important but still not sufficient. This study aimed to determine if the effects of education through home visit, mobile application (Google Fit), group walking, and phone reminder interventions on health promotion and physical activity in the elderly. The study has a randomized controlled design with pretest-posttest interventions and a control group. The study sample consisted of 66 elderly individuals, 33 of whom were assigned to the intervention group and 33 to the control group by randomization. Multiple nursing interventions, including education through home visit, mobile application (Google Fit) use, group walking, and phone reminder messages, were implemented by the researcher in line with Pender's Health Promotion Model. The first month score of the intervention group participants on the healthy lifestyle habits subscale was higher than that of the control group participants (all p-values < 0.05). The effect size was 0.577 (high effect size) and the confidence interval was 0.085-1.07. It can be recommended that interventions with reminders and repetitions regarding healthy lifestyle behaviors to health promotion in the elderly be planned.

Innovative Analogs of Unpasteurized Kombucha Beverages: Comparative Analysis of Mint/Nettle Kombuchas, Considering Their Health-Promoting Effect, Polyphenolic Compounds and Chemical Composition.

Increasing demand for functional beverages is attracting consumers' attention and driving research to expand our knowledge of fermentation using symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY) and demonstrate the health effects of consuming kombucha. The objective of this study was to develop innovative recipes for unpasteurized mint/nettle kombucha analogs, and to compare the products obtained under varying conditions in terms of chemical composition, bioactive polyphenols and health-promoting activity. Four variants of kombucha beverages (K1-K4), differing in the addition of sucrose and fermentation temperature, were formulated. The fermentation process provided data indicating the increase of antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory and anticholinergic properties, while a decrease in antioxidant capacity was observed. The content of polyphenolics was the highest on the seventh day of fermentation. A higher fermentation temperature and a larger amount of sucrose accelerated the fermentation process, which may be crucial for shortening the production time of kombucha drinks.

Psychological distress and its associated factors among people with specific chronic conditions (diabetes and/or hypertension) in the Sidama region of southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

The majority of people with long-term, non-communicable medical conditions experience significant psychological anguish. Poor mental health or psychological distress influences low lifestyle decisions that result in obesity, inactivity, and cigarette use as well as poor health literacy and limited access to health promotion activities. The study's purpose was to measure the prevalence of psychological distress and it's predictors in patients with chronic non-communicable diseases who were being treated in selected hospitals in the Sidama region of southern Ethiopia in 2022. Institutional based cross-sectional study was carried out using a sample of 844 patients receiving medication for either high blood pressure or diabetes mellitus or both between May1 and August 31, 2022. To gauge psychiatric distress, the Amharic translation and Ethiopian validation of the Kessler 6 scale (K-6) was employed. The analysis was done using binary logistic regression and an odds ratio with the corresponding 95% confidence interval was estimated to measure the strength of the association. P value <0.05 was considered to declare the significance. Patients with diabetic mellitus, hypertension or both had a 49.6% prevalence of psychological distress at selected Sidama hospitals. Age, drug side effects, history medical complications following diabetic mellitus/hypertension, and body mass index of the patient were all significantly linked with psychological distress (P<0.05). According to the results of this study, psychological distress is far more prevalent than it was in past studies in Ethiopia and other African countries. To lessen the problem, all stakeholders must cooperate, but health agencies, policymakers, and NGOs particularly need to put in extra effort. The study also showed a significant association between body mass index, patient age, drug side effects, and history of medical complications following diabetic mellitus /hypertension.

Validity assessment of oral health promotion activities targeting the older population for community care in South Korea: A Delphi study.

The purpose of this study was to establish an oral health activity assessment tool for older people and evaluate its validity. To provide reasonable and efficient oral health promotion services with limited medical resources, a tool including categories and items of oral health promotion activities for older people should be prepared. The tool initially consisted of 76 items on oral health promotion activities for older people classified into assessment-performance-evaluation stages. Topics for each stage included general and oral health, daily health, oral health status, behaviour, and awareness. In addition, two Delphi surveys were conducted on 10 experts who met the selection criteria, and the final items were derived based on the review opinions. As a result of the first and second Delphi surveys, the content validity for all items was ≥0.60 and the content validity index was ≥0.80. In the first survey, the degree of convergence in some items was 0-0.88. After modifying the contents according to expert opinions, the degree of convergence was improved from 0 to 0.50 in the second survey. The degree of agreement ranged from 0.75 to 1.00, indicating that experts agreed. Finally, a total of 65 items were derived. A 65-item tool was derived through two Delphi surveys for the assessment of oral health activities for older people. The use of the tool developed in this study would likely contribute to better prevention of oral diseases and the promotion of oral health among older people.

The State of Emergency Medical Services Clinician Mental Health in Virginia

Background: In the United States, research has found that emergency medical service (EMS) clinicians contemplate and attempt suicide at a rate approximately 10 times higher than the general population. However, prior to this study, no comprehensive data existed on the mental health status and needs of Virginia’s EMS clinicians. Objective: To evaluate mental health conditions, substance use, COVID-19 stress, and job satisfaction among Virginia’s EMS clinicians and to assess the perceived mental health cultures, services, and barriers to seeking help within clinicians’ agencies. Methods: The [redacted institution name] constructed a comprehensive EMS clinician mental health cross-sectional survey during the spring of 2022. The survey was sent to every certified EMS clinician over the age of 18 with a working email address within the Commonwealth (N=36,376) as of April 15, 2022. Results: A total of 2,930 EMS clinicians who actively served in EMS within the past 12 months responded to the survey. On average, clinicians reported 9.9 days of perceived poor mental health out of a 30-day period, with 9.1% of clinicians seriously contemplating suicide within the past year. Almost 60% of respondents reported heavy alcohol consumption at least once in the year prior to the survey, while 6.5% had taken prescription drugs for non-medical reasons and 3.7% had used illegal drugs. Approximately 66% of clinicians felt the coronavirus pandemic increased workplace stress. More than half of respondents (57.3%) indicated they had intentions to quit working in EMS. Finally, 31.1% of clinicians disagreed or strongly disagreed that EMS clinician mental health is important to their agency. Conclusion: Virginia’s EMS clinicians experience a greater number of perceived poor mental health days, higher levels of suicide contemplation, and increased substance use as compared to the general population. Further health promotion actions are needed to address these disparities among Virginia’s EMS clinicians.

Physical Activity and Lifestyle of Female Students of the Faculty of Health Sciences University of Applied Sciences in Tarnów (Poland)

Introduction: Physical activity is a natural need of every human being, brings significant health benefits, and adapts the body to exertion. Lifestyle is based on conscious choices that affect health. Health-promoting activities such as regular physical activity, healthy and wholesome meals, adequate recovery, and stress reduction in daily life minimize the risk of future behavior. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the Physical Activity (PA) and lifestyle of female students of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the Tarnow University of Applied Sciences surveyed in February and March 2023. Among other things, the time, frequency, and places of physical activity were investigated, and did the physical activity and lifestyle of female students differ according to the field of study undertaken and between first- and fourth-year physiotherapy students? Methods: The survey was conducted among 167 female students of physiotherapy, physical education, nursing, and cosmetology at the FHS. Using a diagnostic survey, a questionnaire survey was conducted, the research tool was a survey questionnaire of our design, which included questions on physical activity, lifestyle, and sociodemographic data. Results: The results indicate that the female students led active and healthy lifestyles. The vast majority, more than 90%, of the female students surveyed were aware of how physical fitness and their health-promoting activities, as well as knowledge related to these issues, would be important in their future profession. Regarding the field of study and the physical activity undertaken, a statistically significant difference (p &lt; 0.05) was shown, it was the female students from physical education who were the most active among all women. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the chosen field of study influences the declared health-promoting behavior of female students and that the physical activity undertaken and the healthy lifestyle are related to the choice of future profession, while the field of study and the year of the study did not differentiate the lifestyle of female students.

Jóvenes investigadores: enfrentamiento a las arbovirosis y participación juvenil en el território

This study analyzes a Scientific Initiation (SI) program on arboviroses, from the perception of young high school students in Ceilândia – Distrito Federal. Objective: It aims to understand to what extent the SI mobilizes these young people to participate in surveillance and health promotion actions in the territory and understand their motivation to participate in this project. Methodology: The methodology included the analysis of the essays written for the selection to the Training Course for Scientific Initiation in Basic Education and the Arboviroses, the administration of this course, and later a focus group with students to analyze the SI educational process they experienced. Results: The result of the Content Analysis showed that the students’ perception about the SI could be grouped into six categories: students’ motivation for the scientific initiation; the learning process; the training of young scientists; health and environment; youth participation and empowerment, and perceptions of the Public health system in Brazil (SUS). Conclusion: Confronting arboviroses requires broad-spectrum policies and interventions, and the SI strengthened these young students as subjects of rights, broadened their perception of science, health, relationship with the environment, with the Sistema Único de Saúde and stimulated interest in preventive actions to combat arboviroses in these territories. Submission: 12/19/23| Review: 03/27/24| Approval: 04/24/24

The Interaction Between Food Insecurity, Health-Promoting Activities, and Physical Activity

The Interaction Between Food Insecurity, Health-Promoting Activities, and Physical Activity

The Role of Screening, Risk Factors, and Early Intervention in Preventing Diabetes in the Obese Population: A Systematic Review.

With its rising global prevalence, diabetes has become one of the most significant and challenging health problems afflicting the world's population today. The increasing burden of diabetes and its associated complications calls for immediate action for prevention which primarily includes addressing the risk factors.The most significant risk factor for the onset of diabetes is obesity. Obesity and diabetes rates have been rising simultaneously, posing a threat to patient mortality and driving up community healthcare costs. A weight loss of five percent or more of total body weight has been shown to improve the quality of life, reduce the need for pharmacological therapy for diabetes, and enhance glycemic control. This level of weight loss can have significant health benefits, particularly for individuals with diabetes or at risk for developing diabetes. We aim to conduct this systematic review to assess diverse risk factors contributing to the incidence of diabetes among the obese population and determine various preventive strategies and recommendations in practice for the prevention of diabetes in this cohort. As a result, we included original studies that recruited the obese and diabetic populations and defined preventive measures for early intervention. Additionally, we included studies published in the last 10 years (2014-2024) only for the latest evidence. Studies including obese populations with cardiovascular diseases and neurological disorders were excluded. The Newcastle-Ottoman Castle assessment tool was utilized to assess the quality of the studies. We included nine studies that recruited 60,645 patients and were published between 2015 and 2022. Findings suggest that obesity alone is a significant contributor to the occurrence or onset of diabetes. At the same time, the presence of other risk factors, including hypertension, dyslipidemia, elevated triglycerides, or HDL and LDL levels, may further increase the risk of diabetes and its associated complications among the obese population. Preventive strategies emphasize early intervention through increasing awareness and educating communities about risk factors and lifestyle interventions, including the limitations of fast food diets for the prevention of diabetes and weight control. Since obesity is considered to be an independent risk factor for the development of diabetes, addressing and managing it is of critical importance clinically. Targeted early interventions, including screening for risk factors, health promotion, and education activities, can aid in the adaptation of healthier lifestyles, which can reduce the burden of these diseases significantly.

Vigorous Exercise in Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic heart condition occurring in up to 1 in 200 patients in the United States, many of whom are young and otherwise healthy. This condition puts those affected at increased risk for adverse cardiac outcomes, including sudden cardiac arrest and death, with particular concern for this to occur during exercise and other forms of exertion. Recent studies aimed at evaluating the risk of exercise in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients have suggested that moderate and even vigorous exercise may be safe for certain patients. Clinical guidelines are changing to reflect this recent information and to encourage a shared decision-making approach, which can allow more hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients to participate in health-promoting exercise activities.

Gerontology in Public Health: A Scoping Review of Current Perspectives and Interventions.

The intersection of gerontology and public health is increasingly vital due to the global aging population and its implications for health systems. This scoping review aims to map existing literature on gerontology within public health, identify current perspectives, and evaluate interventions tailored to the needs of older adults. A systematic search was performed using predefined keywords across multiple databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science. The review included 42 studies that employed various designs, all focusing on public health interventions targeting the aging population. Key findings indicate a pressing need to integrate gerontological principles into public health practice, recognizing the heterogeneous nature of older adults and the significance of social determinants of health. Interventions ranged from preventive health measures and chronic disease management programs to health promotion activities and caregiver support, including the application of technology to improve health outcomes. However, there was a notable lack of research on diverse populations and mental health interventions. The review also uncovered critical gaps in the literature, such as economic barriers to care access and the necessity for comprehensive policies addressing the aging population's diverse needs. In conclusion, this review emphasizes the importance of a multidimensional approach to effectively addressing older adults' health needs. While several effective interventions exist, there is an urgent need to tackle identified gaps, particularly concerning diverse populations and mental health, to enhance overall health strategies for the aging demographic.

Edukasi dan Promosi Kesehatan Autis di Panti Asuhan SLB-C St.Lucia Lau Dendang Kabupaten Deliserdang

Autism Education and Health Promotion at the St. SLB-C Orphanage. Lucia Lau Dendang, Deliserdang Regency” focuses on delivering autism education and health promotion aimed at improving educational and health outcomes for orphaned children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Aim: this implementation is to improve knowledge and management of autism among staff and residents of residential care, to advance the development of individual skills in children with ASD, and to improve their physical, mental and emotional well-being. Methods: A multidisciplinary approach was adopted, featuring individualized education plans, specific teaching methods, health promotion activities such as regular physical exercise, nutritional education, and hygiene practices, alongside targeted mental health support. Expected Results: Benefits include increased autism awareness, improved communication and social interaction skills for children, better physical health through structured exercise and diet, and increased emotional stability from various coping strategies. In addition, this initiative aims to foster a safe and supportive environment that meets the sensory and safety needs of children with Autism. The implementation of this activity shows how important adaptive and holistic parenting models are in special needs orphanages and suggests that with training and resources appropriately, significant improvements in the quality of life of orphaned children with Autism can be achieved.

노마드 융합프로그램이 참가 대학생의 건강지각, 건강증진행동 및삶의 질에 미치는 영향

This study aims to analyze how the nomad convergence program affects collegestudents' health perception, health promotion behavior, and quality of life. The researchmethod was divided into a participating group and a non-participating group for comparativeanalysis, and the nomad convergence program was operated for 8 sessions. the results are asfollow. First, the nomad participating group showed higher levels of present health, futurehealth, and resistance than the non-participating group, and lower health concerns. Second, theNomad participating group showed higher levels of physical strength promotion activities,health promotion activities, and internal and external relationships than the non-participatinggroup. Third, the nomad participating group had better social relationships and livingconditions than the non-participating group. It appeared high in the health area. Through this,the Nomad convergence program can be said to be effective in improving mental andemotional health and quality of life beyond just physical health.

The Assessment of Knowledge of Health Promotion Activities on Selected Secondary Schools Students

The Assessment of Knowledge of Health Promotion Activities on Selected Secondary Schools Students

Promoting the empowerment and emancipation of community-dwelling older adults with chronic multimorbidity through a home visiting programme: a hermeneutical study

IntroductionNurse-led preventive home visiting programmes can improve health-related outcomes in community-dwelling older adults, but they have not proven to be cost-effective. Home visiting programmes led by nursing students could be a viable alternative. However, we do not know how community-dwelling older adults with chronic multimorbidity experience home visiting programmes in which nursing students carry out health promotion activities. The aim of the study is to understand how community-dwelling older adults with chronic multimorbidity experience a home visiting programme led by nursing students.MethodsA qualitative study based on Gadamer’s hermeneutics. Thirty-one community-dwelling older adults with chronic multimorbidity were interviewed in-depth. Fleming’s method for conducting hermeneutic, Gadamerian-based studies was followed and ATLAS.ti software was used for data analysis.ResultsTwo main themes were generated: (1) ‘The empowering experience of a personalised health-promoting intervention’, and (2) ‘The emancipatory effect of going beyond standardised self-care education’.ConclusionsThe home visiting programme contributed to the community-dwelling older adults feeling more empowered to engage in health-promoting self-care behaviours. It also improved the older adults’ sense of autonomy and self-efficacy, while reducing their loneliness and addressing some perceived shortcomings of the healthcare system.Clinical relevanceOlder adults participating in a home visiting programme led by nursing students feel empowered to implement self-care behaviours, which has a positive impact on their perceived health status. Nurse leaders and nursing regulatory bodies could collaborate with nursing faculties to integrate preventive home visiting programmes led by nursing students into the services offered to community-dwelling older adults with chronic multimorbidity.

Assessment of adolescent physical development using body mass index and body self-perception

Underweight or overweight in children and adolescents is a serious public health problem. Self-perception is an important factor in promoting health, especially during adolescence. The purpose of this study is to assess the characteristics of self-perception of children with low body weight, normal body weight, overweight and obesity. This study was conducted in Kharkiv secondary schools in November 2021. The total number of participants was 14,853, of which 8,290 were girls and 6,563 were boys, aged 10-17 years. Using an online questionnaire, adolescents indicated their body weight and height, and also assessed their own health preserving activities. Diagnosis of being underweight, overweight and obesity was carried out in accordance with World Health Organization (WHO) standards. Body self-esteem was assessed using the following questions: “What do you think about your body?”; “How satisfied are you with your health?”; “How satisfied are you with yourself?”; “How can you assess your own health?”. According to the results of the examination based on BMI, it was found that 63.1±2.4% of adolescents have normal body weight. Overweight was detected in 12.3±1.1%, obesity – in 2.4±0.5%. 17.4±1.3% of participants were underweight, and 4.8±0.7% had body mass deficit. By their own assessment, 75.0% of children considered themselves to have “normal” body weight, another 15.0% considered their weight “more than normal,” and about 10.0% of adolescents considered themselves “lean.” Among boys, 61.0% had normal body weight. About 16.5% of boys were considered overweight, and 3.8% of boys were obese. Insufficient body weight was found in 14.08% of respondents, and 4.6% had big body mass deficit. Among girls, the percentage of participants with normal body weight was 64.8%. 8.95% of participants were considered overweight, 1.35% were obese. Almost 20.0% were underweight; a large deficiency was detected in 5.0% of girls. In order to carry out health promotion activities among schoolchildren, the sexual characteristics of self-perception of one's own body and health problems among adolescents should be taken into account. Boys were almost twice as more satisfied with themselves and their health than girls, regardless of how they perceived their body (p&lt;0.01). The number of boys with overweight and obesity was twice as high as girls (20.0% vs. 10.0%). At the same time, almost one in four girls and one in five boys were underweight and/or had body mass deficit. The systematic collection and analysis of data on the health-preserving behavior of adolescents is an important component of the development and creation of health care programs for the children's population of Ukraine.

Researching into Chinese university students' mental health in the post-pandemic era - problems and causes.

Mental health challenges have still been widely pervasive among Chinese university students after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. This article aims to explore mental health challenges encountered by Chinese university students in the post-pandemic era and explain causes to these challenges using a qualitative approach. We conducted six focus group interviews with university students in Zhuhai, China, and altogether 61 students including 43 female students, and 18 male students participated in the study. Our results indicate that sleep difficulties, anxiety, and stress are the three primary mental health challenges experienced by students. Academic pressure, social influence including peer pressure and pursuit of social acceptance, and pandemic related policies and measures are the causes to the above mental health challenges. The results of this study will inform the development of mental health promotion, intervention, and education activities for university students to bolster their resilience and cope with mental health problems in the post-pandemic era. Meanwhile, our results could illuminate the services stakeholders provide to university students in the future.

Investigation of Changes in the Polyphenol Profile Verified by LC-MS/MS and the Pro-Health Activities of Fruit Smoothie.

Bilberry, bananas, and apples are used for smoothie production because the health-promoting activities and to prevent human diseases including neurodegenerative disorders. The smoothie is prepared to promote a promising practice for increasing the intake of fruit in the diet. The smoothie is packed into dark glass jars, pasteurized, and stored for up to 4 months at 4 or 22°C. Then, it is analyzed for the polyphenols profile using liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectometry (LC-HRMS)Polyphenols content and the antiinflammatory, anticholinesterase, and antioxidant activities, and the impact on catalase activity are controlled using biochemical analyses. A significant decrease in the flavanol content (p < 0.05) is investigated, while there are lower decreases or no changes in the other polyphenols content in the smoothies stored at 4°C. The changes in the anticholinesterase and antioxidant activities of the smoothie are correlated with the total polyphenols, anthocyanins, flavonols, and tannins content. The proposed preservation of the smoothie and its storage at refrigeration temperature is adequate to maintain the smoothie's nutritional and functional effect for a 4-month shelf life. Even significant changes in the content of individual subgroups of polyphenols are not drastically reflected in the decrease of the smoothie biological activities.

Proportion of early treatment seeking for sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among patients attending youth friendly service in Bahir Dar City health centers, Northwest, Ethiopia

BackgroundSexually transmitted infection is a common public health issue of youths and is characteristically transmitted through sexual intercourse. Even though early treatment for sexually transmitted infection is very important to reduce further complications and economic burden, studies to identify the proportion and the possible factor of early treatment seeking is rare in Ethiopia.ObjectiveTo assess the proportion of early treatment seeking for sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among patients attending youth friendly service in Bahir Dar city health centers, northwest, Ethiopia 2023.MethodInstitutional based Cross-sectional study was used among 407 participants from April 25 to May 24 /2023. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select the participants. An interview-administered questionnaire was used for data collection, whereas Epi-data version 4.6.0.2 and the statistical package for statistical science version 23 were used for data entry and analysis respectively. A frequency table and bar chart were used for descriptive analysis. Multiple binary logistic regression was employed to identify the factors at p-value of <0.05. The necessary assumption of the model was also checked by the Hosmer and Lemishow test.ResultsThe response rate of this study was 391 (96.1%) and the proportion of early treatment for sexually transmitted infection was 108 (27.6%, 95%CI; 23-32). Good knowledge about sexually transmitted infection (AOR=1.98, 95CI%; 1.13-3.47) know about their HIV status (AOR=1.95, 95%CI; 1.13-3.36), perceive severity of sexually transmitted infection (AOR=11.23, 95%CI; 6.15-20.45), and not fear the stigma about being infected with sexually transmitted infection (AOR=2.29, 95%CI; 1.32-3.96) were the significantly associated factors for early treatment of sexually transmitted infection.Conclusion and recommendationThe proportion of early treatment for sexually transmitted infection in Bahir Dar city was low. Knowledge about STIs, testing/ knowing HIV status, perception of the severity about sexually transmitted infection, and fear of stigma about sexually transmitted infection were the statistically significant factors for early treatment of sexually transmitted infection. So the government better give attention to health education and other health promotion activities to increase the knowledge of youths about sexually transmitted infection and to change their perception of sexually transmitted infection.