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Subject Area

Pediatrics

Article Type

Original Study

Abstract

Objective The aim of this study was to explore the awareness about common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among a sample of married women of Menoufia governorate and to educate those who lack information about STDs. Furthermore, it could be used to serve as a tool to prevent and minimize the problems of STDs. Background Sexually transmitted infections are a major global cause of acute illness, infertility, long-term disability, and death, with serious medical and psychological consequences to millions of men, women, and infants. Patients and methods This was a cross-sectional study by interviewing participants using a questionnaire. The study was carried out on 200 women. Cases were recruited from the outpatient clinic of Menoufia University Hospital. Results Regarding modes of transmission and complication of STDs, there was good knowledge among the participants. Overall, 85.95% of the participants, comprising 29.7% of the noneducated versus 56.25% of the educated group, knew all modes of transmission like multiple partners, infected syringe, from mother to fetus, and blood transfusion). Conclusion The knowledge and awareness about STDs in Menoufia governorate has been a topic of interest in population research because of its apparent direct relationship with the lack of health facilities and indirectly, with poverty.

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