ERIC Number: EJ1091184
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
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Man up Monday: An Integrated Public Health Approach to Increase Sexually Transmitted Infection Awareness and Testing among Male Students at a Midwest University
Anderson, Elizabeth A.; Eastman-Mueller, Heather P.; Henderson, Scott; Even, Susan
Journal of American College Health, v64 n2 p147-151 2016
Objective: This campaign sought to (a) increase awareness of sexual health and chlamydia testing; (b) motivate students, particularly sexually active men who do not pursue regular sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, to get tested; and (c) improve the capacity of the student health center to provide free chlamydia testing and treatment for all students. Participants: Students enrolled at a 4-year public research university (N = 333). Methods: Collaborative partnerships formed the foundation of a campus marketing and testing campaign, with treatment for students testing positive for chlamydia. Results: A total of 333 students were tested over 5 consecutive Mondays, showing a chlamydia incidence of 9.6%. The incidence for females and males were 8.6% and 10.8%, respectively. Conclusions: The campaign was effective in reaching men, an at-risk population not traditionally emphasized in STI testing.
Descriptors: Sexuality, Health Behavior, Student Motivation, Males, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Diagnostic Tests, College Students, Incidence, Gender Differences, At Risk Persons, Consciousness Raising, Program Effectiveness, Risk Management, Agency Cooperation, School Community Programs
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Missouri
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