Knowledge levels regarding sexually transmitted diseases among individuals with visual impairment: a cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT

This study aimed to discover characteristics of individuals with visually impairment (VI) that are associated with lower knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), in Turkey. In this cross-sectional study, data were collected online from 110 individuals with VI. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and chi-square test. Knowledge regarding STDs varies significantly with gender, marital status, and education status (p < .05). The study provides evidence to indicate that participants have an inadequate of information the mode of transmission, prevention, and various types of STDs. The results call for intensified STD-related education and awareness creation for individuals with VI.

KEYWORDS:

• Disability
• knowledge
• sexually transmitted diseases
• visual impairment

Acknowledgments

The authors wish to thank the participated in the study.

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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Authorship statement

All listed authors have contribution to this work. HGO, HY and AA designed the study, collected the data, conducted the analysis and prepared the draft. All authors approved the final version of the manuscript for submission.

Ethical approval

This study approved by University of Akdeniz Clinical Research Ethics Committee (No: 862, Date: 05.12.2018).

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