Abstract Background Because of the social and systemic barriers encountered by first-generation college students, this population is at risk for poorer health outcomes. However, there is no identified research investigating whether this includes sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The aim of the study was to identify whether first-generation students were more likely than non-first-generation students to report a history of STIs. Methods Participants (n = 634) were undergraduate university students at a public institution in the Southeast United States. Using secondary data analysis, this study assessed the relationship between first-generation student status and reported a history of STIs. Participants completed a Qualtrics survey including demographics, first-generation student status, and history of STI(s). Results First-generation college students are over twice as likely as non-first-generation college students to report a history of STIs after controlling for relevant background variables. Discussion First-generation college students represent a population that colleges, universities, and high schools can prioritize for STI education, prevention, and testing.

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第一代大学生的性传播感染

摘要背景由于第一代大学生遇到的社会和系统障碍，该人群面临健康状况较差的风险。但是，没有确定的研究来调查这是否包括性传播感染（STIs）。该研究的目的是确定第一代学生是否比非第一代学生更容易报告性病史。方法参与者（n = 634）是美国东南部公共机构的大学生。使用辅助数据分析，本研究评估了第一代学生身份之间的关系，并报告了性传播感染的历史。参与者完成了Qualtrics调查，包括人口统计学，第一代学生身份和STI的历史。结果在控制相关背景变量后，第一代大学生报告性病史的可能性是非第一代大学生的两倍。讨论第一代大学生代表的人群是大学，大学和高中可以优先进行STI教育，预防和测试的人群。