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Background: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) represent a global public health challenge. The increasing number of Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) cases is a serious concern worldwide. A lack of education or minimal knowledge, along with risky behavior, contributes significantly to the high STI rates, particularly among the young age group. Purposes: The objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the major types of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)—namely Gonorrhea, Hepatitis B, HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, and HPV—by identifying their risk factors and determining the most effective prevention strategies. Method:The researchers employed a literature review method. The data search process was conducted systematically on Google Scholar, limiting sources only to articles available in full text and having open access. Results: The literature review concludes that the factors of knowledge, attitude, behavior, and age significantly influence an individual's risk of contracting Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Therefore, prevention efforts must be carried out comprehensively, encompassing promotive (awareness enhancement), preventive (prevention), curative (treatment), and rehabilitative (recovery) activities. Practically, this prevention must include sexual health education, adoption of safe sexual behavior, implementation of routine health checks (screening), and vaccination (specifically for Hepatitis B and HPV). Conclusion: Overall, controlling the spread of STIs requires active and collaborative roles from all parties—including the government, health workers, and the community. The main key to suppressing the spread and burden of STI diseases in the community is through improving appropriate sexual health education, improving access to health services, and periodic health screening.  

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that are transmitted mainly through sexual intercourse. Indonesia's 2020 health profile reported that STIs such as HIV are increasing every year. The prevalence of STIs in Indonesia in indonesia was 11,133 cases. The prevalence of syphilis was 3,868 cases, gonorrhea 2,486 cases, and HIV/AIDS 9,327 cases. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge of adolescents about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at Senior High School 1 Mandirancan Class XI MIPA. This study used descriptive research design. With a population of 216 students and a sample of 68 respondents taken by random sampling. The research was conducted at Senior High School 1 Mandiracan in April-June 2024. By using research instruments in the form of questionnaires, this study used primary and secondary data, the analysis in this study used univariate analysis with frequency distribution. The results of this study obtained the results of adolescent knowledge about STIs as many as 50 students (73.5%) were well informed and 28 students (26.5%) were moderately knowledgeable. Adolescents knowledge about sexually transmitted infections at Senior High School 1 Mandirancan Class XI MIPA has good knowledge category. It is expected that the school will collaborate with health workers to conduct socialization about STIs and conduct counseling to students about STIs.

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during pregnancy are a significant public health concern because they can adversely affect maternal and fetal health. STIs such chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis can cause complications including preterm labor, intrauterine growth restriction, and increased risk of low birth weight (LBW) in newborns (Sari, 2020). LBW is defined a birth weight of less than 2,500 grams and is associated with higher infant morbidity and mortality (Nurhidayah, 2021). Despite public health efforts, STIs remain prevalent in reproductive-aged women, and their relationship with LBW requires further investigation in local healthcare settings. Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between sexually transmitted infections in pregnant women and the incidence low birth weight newborns. Methods: A quantitative, observational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted. Results: The results indicated a significant relationship between the presence of sexually transmitted infections in pregnant women and the occurrence of low birth weight in newborns. Among the 30 participants, mothers with STIs showed a higher incidence of LBW (p = 0.000), indicating statistically significant association. These findings suggest that STIs in pregnancy can adversely affect fetal growth and contribute to neonatal health risks. Conclusion: Sexually transmitted infections in pregnant women are significantly associated with the incidence of low birth weight in newborns. Screening, early detection, and appropriate management of STIs during pregnancy are crucial strategies reduce the risk of LBW and improve neonatal outcomes. Healthcare providers should integrate STI prevention and treatment programs into routine antenatal care to promote maternal and infant health.

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This bacterium infects the urethra, cervix, anus, and throat, depending on the type of sexual contact involved. This research aimed to provide an overview of the characteristics of respondents suffering from gonorrhea who underwent examination using the Gram staining method at PKU Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Hospital. This research employed cross-sectional method and was conducted at PKU Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta Hospital, and collected data from 24 samples between May 2022 and May 2023. The results showed that 19 patients (79,2%) tested positive. Among them, the majority of male patients showed positive results, with 18 respondents (75,0%), while only 1 female respondent (4.2%) tested positive. On the other hand, 2 male respondents (8,3%) and 3 female respondents (12,5%) tested negative. Individuals infected with gonorrhea were found to produce anti- gonococcal antibodies in their serum, semen, and cervical secretions. Specific antibody responses to gonococcal antigens were reported in various gonococcal polysaccharides and protein antigens. This research clearly shows that males are more frequently affected by gonorrhea infections. In addition, the Gram staining method provides faster results and employs a straightforward technique, which makes it the preferred choice for diagnosing gonorrhea.

More than 1 million sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) occur every day. In one year there are an estimated 357 million new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) worldwide. Sexually Transmitted Diseases are a type of reproductive tract infection (ISR) that is transmitted through sexual contact. This writing aims to determine the relationship between mothers' knowledge and attitudes in preventing sexually transmitted diseases and gonorrhea in Lau Lugur Village, Salapian District, Langkat Regency in 2022. The independent variable is mothers' knowledge and attitudes in preventing sexually transmitted diseases and the dependent variable is Gonorrhea. The type of writing used is analytical observational with a cross sectional approach method. The population was 210 mothers and the sampling method used in this writing was Quota Sampling, taking the number of samples determined by the author, namely 33 mothers. The data used in this writing are primary data through questionnaires and checklists and secondary data obtained from the village head. The statistical test used is the chi-square statistical test α=0.000. The results of the analysis showed that of the 33 respondents there were 3 people (9.1%) who had good knowledge, 7 people (21.2%) who had sufficient knowledge. And 23 people (69.7%) had less knowledge. The chi-square statistical results showed that the knowledge value was p=0.000 and the attitude value was p=0.000< α=0.05, which means there is a relationship between mother's knowledge and attitude in preventing sexually transmitted diseases and gonorrhea. It is hoped that mothers in Lau Lugur Village, Salapian District, Regency Steps to increase knowledge about gonorrhea and attitudes towards preventing gonorrhea.