Table 2 Sexually transmitted diseases knowledge (n = 434)
Item | Yes | No | Don’t know |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease. | 353 (81.3) | 7 (1.6) | 74 (17.1) |
2. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease. | 106 (24.4) | 46 (10.6) | 282 (65.0) |
3. HIV/AIDS is a sexually transmitted disease. | 425 (97.9) | 3 (2.7) | 6 (1.4) |
4. Pneumonia is a sexually transmitted disease. | 237 (54.6) | 27 (6.2) | 170 (39.2) |
5. Hepatitis is a sexually transmitted disease. | 188 (43.3) | 106 (24.4) | 140 (32.3) |
6. Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease. | 161 (37.1) | 57 (13.1) | 216 (49.8) |
7. Trichomonasis is a sexually transmitted disease. | 51 (11.8) | 52 (12.0) | 331 (76.3) |
8. Sexually transmitted infections can be transmitted by receiving blood transfusion from an infected person. | 364 (83.9) | 44 (10.1) | 26 (6.0) |
9. Sexually transmitted infections can be transmitted by using public toilets. | 336 (77.4) | 56 (12.9) | 42 (9.7) |
10. Sexually transmitted infections can be transmitted through kissing. | 280 (64.5) | 106 (24.4) | 48 (11.1) |
11. Sexually transmitted infections can be transmitted by unprotected sexual activity. | 412 (94.9) | 9 (2.1) | 13 (3.0) |
12. Sexually transmitted infections can be transmitted by unprotected intercourse. | 349 (80.4) | 26 (6.0) | 59 (13.6) |
13. Sexually transmitted infections can be transmitted through shaking hands. | 400 (92.2) | 7 (1.6) | 27 (6.2) |
14. Sexually transmitted infections can be transmitted from mother to unborn baby. | 317 (73.0) | 61 (14.1) | 56 (12.9) |
15. Using condom during sexual activity can always reduce the risk of getting STD. | 384 (88.5) | 22 (5.1) | 28 (6.5) |
16. Abstaining from sex can reduce the risk of getting STD. | 90 (20.7) | 251 (57.8) | 93 (21.4) |
17. Having only one partner can reduce the risk of getting STD. | 372 (85.7) | 31 (7.1) | 31 (7.1) |
18. Using withdrawal method can reduce the risk of getting STD. | 143 (32.9) | 109 (25.1) | 182 (41.9) |
19. Discharge from urethra or vagina is a symptom of STD. | 310 (71.4) | 25 (5.8) | 99 (22.8) |
20. Genital organs ulcer is a symptom of STD. | 305 (70.3) | 21 (4.8) | 108 (24.9) |
21. Vomiting is a symptom of STD. | 184 (42.4) | 58 (13.4) | 192 (44.2) |
22. Pain during sex is a symptom of STD. | 255 (58.8) | 55 (12.7) | 124 (28.6) |
23. Genital itching is a symptom of STD. | 336 (77.4) | 15 (3.5) | 83 (19.1) |
24. Headache is a symptom of STD. | 197 (45.4) | 62 (14.3) | 175 (40.3) |
25. Pain during urination is a symptom of STD. | 265 (61.1) | 50 (11.5) | 119 (27.4) |