Lets Talk About STDs

Leila Hayneworth and Christa

Wilson

College Statistics

One in four college students has an STD.

If college students think they aren't at risk of getting an STD, then these a
re some serious numbers to consider. It is estimated that one in four college
students will contract an STD during their time at school
.
54
percent of students regularly use condoms during vaginal intercour
se, 29 percent during anal intercourse and only 4 percent during o
ral sex.
80% of people who have a sexually transmitted disease
experience no noticeable symptoms.
One study of college students showed that in 91 percent of women
with new HPV infections, HPV became undetectable within two yea
rs. HPV is the number one sexually-transmitted disease on colleg
e campuses.
More than half the participants in
a study done among college students believe they can tell if some
one has an STI just by looking at them
.
87% of men know how to use a condom correctly and 70% believe

Top 5 common STDs

Genital Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Chlamydia
Trichomoniasis
Gonorrhea
Genital Herpes

Symptoms
Bumps, sores, and warts near mouth,
anus, penis, or vagina.
Swelling or redness near the penis or
vagina.
Skin rash
Painful urination
Weight loss, loose stool, night sweats
Yellowing of the skin
Severe itching

How to Prevent

Abstinence
Facts
Vaccination
Reduce number of sex partners
Use condoms

What Happens in college

doesnt stay in college!

How are STDs treated?

Be your own advocate.