Abstract
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are of important health problems of societies. The research has been conducted on May 1-31, 2019, in order to determine the knowledge levels of the nursing department students of the Faculty of Health Sciences of a state university, about STD. In the study consisting of a total of 205 students, 163 girls (79.5%) and 42 boys (20.5%), the average age of the participants is 21.00 ± 1.76. Analysis of data collected with a questionnaire form consisting of Personally Identifiable Information and "Sexually Transmitted Diseases Knowledge Test" has been carried out with a package program. Frequency and descriptive statistical analysis techniques have been applied in descriptive analysis. One-Way ANOVA and Chi-square test were used to determine the relationship between scale items and variables of class, age, gender and debriefing (p<0.05). It has been determined that 78% of students have knowledge about STDs, and have obtained information from courses, books and television. The students have been determined to answer the questions; ″Using condoms during sexual intercourse prevents transmission of AIDS″, ″Parents' permission is not required for STDs treatment″ “STDs may cause miscarriage in pregnancy” correctly in a rate of 53.2%, 60.5% ve 74.6%, respectively. High level of correlation between class grade and debriefing variables and participation in proposals, and low level of correlation between age and gender variables and participation in statements have been determined. As the result, it has been determined that although the students have a positive opinion about STDs, they do not have correct information about transmission routes. It can be suggested to use learning models which; enable students to access information on their own when needed, focus on learning application skills, reinforce theoretical knowledge with practical training and provide student opportunity to learn.