Ponašanje i znanje hrvatskih pomoraca i studenata pomorstva o spolno prenosivim bolestima
Behaviors and Knowledge of Croatian Seamen and Nautical Students about Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the study was to assess the behaviors and knowledge of Croatian seamen and nautical students about sexually transmitted diseases. The study was performed by use of an anonymous questionnaire. The study sample included 482 subjects (37.8% of them officers, 27.4% nautical students, and 34.8% other crew members). Comparison was performed on a dual basis, i.e. according to the level of education and age. Study results revealed the highest rate of infection with a sexually transmitted disease at least once in a lifetime in the group of other crew members (54.8%), followed by the group of officers (23.1%), whereas the lowest rate was recorded among nautical students (4.5%). The group of other crew members were most willing to have sexual affairs in spite of having a steady partner (82.1%), followed by officers (70.3%) and nautical students (53%), the differences being statistically significant. The highest level of knowledge about sexually transmitted diseases was recorded in the group of nautical students, followed by officers and other crew members.

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