Last modified: 2018-08-19
Abstract
Background.
STDs are the gateway of the Incereasing of HIV and AIDS in Indonesia. The main factor of STDs is the sex behavior of the mobility population. Sex behavior and the relief efforts on STDs are still unpropper among key population group will accelerate the occurrence of transmission and healing for the sufferers .
Materials and Method.
This study is a qualitative approach using in-depth interview techniques.
Results
The first is lack of sexual behavior among key populations, knowledge of STDs is not well understood, had multypartners sex, lack of understanding of prevention of STDs.The second is relief efforts in STDs handling among key populations have been carried out by those who experienced it and still act traditionally which information is obtained from among them or based on myths spread among them.
Conclusion. The lack of understanding of STDs is still happened among key population and need to be improved comprehensively especially in the young and sexually active population groups, with appropriate and effective education, high-risk sexual behavior occurs among key population. Relief efforts and handling are still have not done as they should.Acknowledgement. The success and final outcome of this article we got a lot of guidance and assistance from many pepople.We respect and thanks to the Vice of USU, Dean of School of Public Health USU as well. We also appreciate to the all of others who have assisted in this article.
Key words : sex behavior, key population, STDs