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International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice(CEASE PUBLICATION) Vol. 4(1), pp. 24 - 31
DOI: 10.13189/ijrh.2016.040104
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Knowledge and Attitudes of Cypriots Students on Their Sexual Life
Stefanos Koffas 1,*, Eleni Tsolaki 2
1 Department of Social Work, Frederick University, Cyprus
2 General Department, Frederick University, Cyprus
ABSTRACT
The current paper examines the knowledge, perceptions and attitudes of adult students on matters of behaviour that entail high-risk, but also on matters of health protection (sexually transmitted diseases) as factors directly related to and influencing their life on issues of prevention. First, a short overview of behavioural researches with statistical data is presented about the sexual activity of young people in Cyprus. It is followed by the research on the correlation between high risk sexual practices and habits of young adults. The research endeavours to explore practices young people use to identify the risks they are exposed to, take precautions and behave rationally in order to prevent serious conditions that may lead to insurmountable problems decisive for their life. The method used for data collection was structured questionnaires. The investigation results are presented with the formulation of specific research hypotheses/questions, which were examined by using the method of qualitative data analysis. The conclusion emphasizes the prevalent mentality in conjunction with the influence the family has in Cyprus, since parents function as powerful role models for their children.
KEYWORDS
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Behaviour, Knowledge, Attitudes, Health Protection
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Stefanos Koffas , Eleni Tsolaki , "Knowledge and Attitudes of Cypriots Students on Their Sexual Life," International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice(CEASE PUBLICATION), Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 24 - 31, 2016. DOI: 10.13189/ijrh.2016.040104.
(b). APA Format:
Stefanos Koffas , Eleni Tsolaki (2016). Knowledge and Attitudes of Cypriots Students on Their Sexual Life. International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice(CEASE PUBLICATION), 4(1), 24 - 31. DOI: 10.13189/ijrh.2016.040104.