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    Knowledge and attitudes about sexually transmitted infections in adolescent pregnant women at María Auxiliadora Hospital during the period of June – November 2017
    (Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2018-03-08) Huaman Melchor, Joselyn Michelle; Milian Monterrey, Janeth Roxana; Ayala Mendivil, Ronald Espiritu
    Objective: To determine the level of knowledge and attitude about sexually transmitted infections in adolescent pregnant women at María Auxiliadora Hospital from June to November 2017. Materials and Method: Observational descriptive study, cross-sectional design, with a sample of 325 adolescent pregnant women. Results: The average age was 16 years, with 54.5% living with a partner, 44.3% being single, and 1.2% married. 90.8% had a secondary education level, and 70.8% were homemakers. 87% of the adolescent pregnant women had a high level of knowledge, 9% had a medium level of knowledge, and 4% had a low level of knowledge about sexually transmitted infections. It was found that the overall attitude of the adolescent pregnant women towards sexually transmitted infections was 91% favorable (they seek to prevent), 6% unfavorable (they do not prevent), and 3% indifferent. Conclusion: The adolescent pregnant women at María Auxiliadora Hospital have a high level of knowledge about sexually transmitted infections, except for a lack of knowledge about vertical transmission. The adolescent pregnant women at María Auxiliadora Hospital have a favorable attitude toward preventing sexually transmitted infections.