Information seeking on sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among undergraduate students at University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021

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Abstract Introduction: Sexually Transmitted Infections Objective: This study aimed to assess STI information-seeking and its associated factors among undergraduate students at the University of Gondar. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among students at the University of Gondar from January 15 to February 15, 2021. A total of 844 participants were selected using a stratified multi-stage sampling method. A structured self-administered questionnaires were used to collect the required data. The data were entered using Epi info and transferred into SPSS for analysis. Descriptive statistics, bi-variable, and multivariable logistic regression analyses were applied. Result: The proportion of STI information-seeking among university students was 55.5%. 56.9% of students preferred internet as a primary source for STI related information. The year of study being the 4 th

year Conclusion: the proportion of STI information-seeking among university students was found to be moderate. Increasing digital literacy and expanding th 7 computer and internet access could improve the STI information-seeking behavior of students.