A COMPARATIVE STUDY REGARDING AWARENESS OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STD) AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN SELECTED AREAS OF UP & UTTARAKHAND.
- Research Scholar, Extension Education, HNB Garhwal Central University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand.
- Professor, DACEE, HNB Garhwal Central University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand.
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This study was conducted to investigate the adolescents’ awareness of sexually transmitted diseases, including their level of knowledge regarding the mode of transmission and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. The study was performed using a self structured questionnaire which was distributed to the selected sample size eliciting information about the knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases. 100 adolescents (50 from Srinagar city (urban) and 50 from countryside area of district Gorakhpur) were randomly selected amongst urban and rural adolescent girls aged 12-18. The study revealed that the adolescent girls of rural area of district Gorakhpur (UP) lacked awareness of sexually transmitted diseases, and they have incorrect perceptions about the statements asked.
[Mansha Mani Tripathi and Arun Bahuguna. (2016); A COMPARATIVE STUDY REGARDING AWARENESS OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STD) AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN SELECTED AREAS OF UP & UTTARAKHAND. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 4 (Dec). 732-736] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com
