KAP Gap in Use of Condoms for Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 9
Abstract
Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STI) previously known as sexually transmitted diseases area major public health problem. Objective: To determine the public’s knowledge, attitude and practice of us age of condoms in prevention of STI. Material and Methods: Survey was conducted randomly on 1000 persons attending outdoor department of our Medical College, on a preformed questionnaire. Results: Knowledge, attitude and practice was present in 34.4%. Knowledge and attitude was present with practice lacking in 31.6%. Attitude was lacking in 19.6%. Knowledge was lacking in 14.4% .In a good number females practice was found lacking. Knowledge and attitude were found lacking more in rural people. Literacy was found to be directly related with knowledge and attitude. No relationship of literacy was found with practice. In second and third decade a good proportion of patients had knowledge and attitude but a few lacked practices. Knowledge and attitude was lacking in majority in the fifth decade. Conclusion: A democratic approach to make both males and females act responsibly is needed. Sex education needs to be imparted to people lacking knowledge.
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Dr Mudita Gupta
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