Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are the problem of public health worldwide.The World Health organization reported 536 million cases of STDs all over the word, and there were 499 million people that reported the new cases of STDs [1].

In Southeast Asia, young people do not typically have access to sex education and are poorly informed about how to protect themselves from unwanted pregnancies, STDs, and human immuno deficiency virus/acquired immuno deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) [2].

Despite the ongoing investments in programs to increase sexual health awareness among young adults globally, many remain vulnerable to sexually transmitted diseases. Two-thirds of all STDs occur among youth [3-4]. Globally, most sexual health intervention for young adults tends to focus on education and prevention (Rietmeijer, 2013).

Yet, fewer interventions include a focus on creating environments that enable young adults with lived experiences to express their fears, concerns related to STD treatments, and other sexual health issues without cultural conflict or stigmatization [5-6]. STDs have become a serious public health issue in India [7]. There are some social factors which play a vital role in increasing the risk of STDs including socio-economic status, occupation marital status, sexual disharmony etc [8].

It has been observed in India that change in the epidemiological trends particularly speedy increasing rate of STDs occurrence being noted in the high risk groups, specifically different drug users and commercial sex workers. 5 Several studies [9-13]. Adolescence group is more vulnerable to several factors like incomplete social, biological, emotional, psychological development resulting in risky behavior which serves to increase the risk of contracting STIs [14].

Some of most common behavioral contributors are use of alcohol and tobacco, diet and activity pattern, as well as use of illicit drugs and sexual behavior are initiated during adolescence [15]. High rates of teenage pregnancies and increasing number of STIs in adolescents have led to more attention being paid to adolescent sexual and reproductive health worldwide [16]. In low-income countries, STI often go undiagnosed and untreated due to lack of knowledge and/or non-availability of healthcare facilities.

Table No.-01: Responses of the Participants about consequences of having multiple sex partners leading to HIV/AIDS/STDs

c² = 1.69, p-value <1

When opinion of the participants were taken on having multiple sex partners leading to HIV/AID & STDs. Out of 485 males, 85.8% replied yes to the statement 5.6% said no and 8.7% had not given their opinion. InFemales out of 261, 83.3% accepted the statement, 6.9% denied it and 9.8% had not given their opinion.

The knowledge about having multiple sex partners leading to HIV/AIDS was correct in maximum males 85.8% and in females 83.3%.c² = 1.69, p-value <1which is not significant.

Table No- 02: Responses of the Participants about concept about cure of HIV/AIDS

c² = 8.49, p-value <0.025

When participants were asked about is there any about cure of HIV/AIDS? Out of 485 males,18% says yes, 66.1% denied and 15.9% don’t know about cure. In Females out of 261, 21.8% says there is cure of HIV/AIDS, 67.2% denied rest of the female sn 10.9% don’t know.

So there seems to be lack of awareness of HIV/AIDS education in both malesand females. Concept of HIV/AIDS in males (82%) and females (78.1%) found to be similar.c² = 8.49, p-value <0.025, which is found statistically significant.

Table No.- 03: Responses of the Participants about meaning of safe sex

When participants were asked about their intake of tobacco and smoking 45% of total 485males smoke or take tobacco items. In females out of 261 only 1 is involved in such practices.

When participants were asked whether they take alcohol or any other addiction out of 485males 76.4% were not taking alcohol or any addictive substance. No females were found to be addictive.

When opinion of the participants were taken on having multiple sex partners leading to HIV/AID & STDs. Out of 485 males, 85.8% replied yes to the statement 5.6% said no and 8.7% had not given the their opinion. In Females out of 261, 83.3% accepted the statement, 6.9% denied it and 9.8% had not given their opinion. Similar findings were observed by NACO that nearly three-fourths of the respondents in BSS 2006 were aware that sexual contact could lead to HIV/AIDS.

This proportion has increased significantly since BSS 2001 (62%). Nine out of ten respondents in urban areas as against seven out of ten in the rural areas were aware of this aspect. Across both rural and urban areas, the awareness of HIV transmission through sexual contact was significantly higher in males (89% in urban and 78% in rural) as compared to females (82% in urban and 60% in rural) When participants were asked about is there any about cure of HIV/AIDS? Out of 485 males, 18% says yes, 66.1% denied and 15.9% don’t know about cure.

In Females out of 261, 21.8% says there is cure of HIV/AIDS, 67.2% denied rest of the femalesn10.9% don’t know. So there seems to be lack of awareness of HIV/AIDS education in both males and females [7].

When participants were asked about is there any about cure of HIV/AIDS? Out of 485 males, 18% says yes, 66.1% denied and 15.9% don’t know about cure. In Females out of 261, 21.8% says there is cure of HIV/AIDS, 67.2% denied rest of the femalesn 10.9% don’t know. So there seems to be lack of awareness of HIV/AIDS education in both males and females.

Similarly Study by Diclemente Ralph J. et al [20] found that 60% of the participants knew AIDS cannot be cured. Steiner John D. et al [21] found that 93% of the participants knew AIDS cannot be cured.

substance abuse, which is another important variable known to increase the vulnerability to HIV transmission both directly and indirectly.

Most of the study participants have knowledge about HIV transmission but somehow poor knowledge regarding its cure. Correct concept of safe sex is around 61%. Mostly males are involved in smoking and other addiction. Finding suggests that positive response towards efforts of HIV/STDs but still requirement of awareness generation regarding these issues.

Outcome: Although the efforts on HIV/STD issue shown positive results but there is still requirement of more awareness generation on this topic.

Dr. Shailesh Rai and Dr. V.P. Goswami develops the idea for present study. Dr. Shailesh developed the base after literature review and finalized the study question. Dr. Goswami verified the analytical methods. Dr. Shailesh supervised the findings of this work. Both authors discussed the results and contributed to the final manuscript.