Venereal disease education and a selected group of American college students.

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Abstract
Education is considered to be an important factor in the control and possible eradication of venereal diseases. A study was undertaken to discover what effect education had had on a selected group of university students so as to determine suitable avenues for future educational programs. Many of the schools attended by the students issued information on venereal diseases; most students considered that this information was useful. The study did not generally show a significant relationship between previous health education, current attitude and behavior and the contraction of venereal disease. The data did appear to reveal a correlation between the lack of education at junior high school and the acquisition of venereal disease. The university student health service, together with books and pamphlets made available outside the school or classroom, were regarded as being important in venereal disease education. These findings can help those planning venereal disease education for young adults.