Knowledge of sexually transmitted infections and HIV among college students on an HBCU campus
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Folasade Kanimodo, MSN; Yeow Chye Ng, PhD, MSN, BSN, BSE; Louise C. O'Keefe, PhD
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- Non-member
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- The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama, USA
Sexually transmitted infections (STI'S) continue to remain a public health concern among young adults. This project is to explored STI's and HIV knowledge on college campus. We wil discuss the implications for practice and program in context of our findings.
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Keywords | HIV Education; Sexual Health Promotion; Sexually Transmitted Infections |
| Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2017 |
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