Survey of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice (KAP) Towards Infertility and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Abstract

The Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice (KAP) towards infertility and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) management among primary health care workers have been studied in 415 health workers of seven provinces in Southern Thailand. All participants completed a questionnaire on the level of health behavior change continuum : 1) awareness and concern 2) knowledge 3) false attitudes and 4) practice. Most of the health workers were already aware and concerned about infertility and STDs, including the general concept of treatment and prevention. The definition and what constitutes infertility require explanation and understanding as nearly one-third of the respondants had incorrect ideas. The knowledge and skills to cope with infertility and STDs, as well as individual edu cation on safer sex and existing STDs associated or with increased risk of HIV infection, were not satisfactory. (Thai J Obstet Gynaecol 1995; 7:69-75.)