LEVEL OF AWARENESS AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS ABOUT GENITAL INFECTIONS AND THEIR IMPACT ON GYNECOLOGICAL HEALTH (RESEARCH RESULTS)

Genital infections are one of the most common problems in adolescence, which directly affects the state of gynecological and reproductive health. The insufficient level of awareness among adolescent girls about the causes, symptoms and possible consequences of these infections complicates early detection and timely treatment, which increases the risks of developing chronic gynecological diseases, infertility and oncological processes. The aim of this study was to assess the level of awareness of girls aged 13–18 years about genital infections, their impact on gynecological health, as well as to determine the attitude towards preventive measures, in particular vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV). The study included 96 adolescent girls who anonymously filled out a questionnaire that included questions about knowledge about genital infections, symptoms, complications, preventive measures and awareness of HPV and vaccination. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the results, and data processing was carried out using Microsoft Excel.