STI and HIV knowledge and testing: a comparison of domestic Australian-born, domestic overseas-born and international university students in Australia

Teyl Engstrom, Michael Waller, Amy B. Mullens, Jo Durham, Joseph Debattista, Kathryn Wenham, Sara F. E. Bell, Armin Ariana, Zhihong Gu, Kirstie Daken, Kaeleen Dingle, Charles F. Gilks, Owain D. Williams, Judith A. Dean University students in Australia, especially international students, may be at increased risk of STI. We found STI testing was highest among domestic Australian-born (38%, n = 2172), followed by domestic overseas-born (34%, n = 359), with lowest rates among international students (32%, n = 420).0 STI knowledge was also lower among international students compared with both domestic student groups. Universities have a duty of care to provide access to sexual health information and services for the diverse student cohort, particularly for international students.
Source: Sexual Health - Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Source Type: research