Determinants of Nigerian University Teachers' Participation in Physical Activities towards Health Promotion

RESUMO

The study investigated the knowledge; attitude and practice (KAP) of sandwich under graduate students of Delta State University; Abraka; on condom use for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections(STls) and unwanted pregnancy. This is with a view of assessing the relevance of knowledge to attitude and practice. Three hypotheses were generated to guide the study. A self designed (KAP) questionnaire with 18 questions items were used to generate information. The sample was 610 students. Percentages and chi- square statistics were used to analyze the data. It was found that students had good knowledgeof condom use towards the prevention of STls and un wanted pregnancy. There was also a relationship between knowledge and attitude. Males and females do not differ in their knowledge; attitude and practice of condom use. It was recommended that family and sexuality education be a part of the school curriculum; while the media should continuously be used to campaign for the use of condom in the prevention of STls and unwanted pregnancy