Assessment of Awareness towards Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) of Senior High School Students of Aliaga National High School, S.Y.2018-2019

This study sought to evaluate the level of awareness on Sexually Transmitted Infections as perceived by Senior High School Students of Aliaga National High School, Aliaga Nueva Ecija, and academic year 2018-2019. Using a questionnaire designed to measure the student’s knowledge and attitude towards STIs. This study revealed that the respondents’ level of awareness towards STIs was moderately aware, an indication that the students were knowledgeable concerning the nature, transmission, and prevention of STIs. Surprisingly, when it comes to the students’ level of awareness about HIV/AIDS the result of the study yielded a much higher level of awareness. But still, the students needed a more detailed understanding of the disease to prevent stigmatization and discrimination of an infected person. This study provides a benchmark for further elaborate studies in the area of sex education towards developing appropriate health education and awareness programs.