Table 2 HIV/STDS-related knowledge of FSWs from downtown and suburban areas
Questionnaire items | Correct rate (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | total | suburban | downtown |
Overall correct answers of HIV/STDs knowledge items | 60.8 | 53.3 | 68.6 b |
Infection with HIV can have no symptoms | 35.2 | 24.1 | 46.8 b |
Mosquito bites can spread HIV | 41.4 | 37.3 | 45.6 |
the use of condoms can reduce the risk of HIV infection | 88.9 | 84.3 | 93.7 b |
HIV can be spread by sharing tableware | 69.8 | 56.5 | 83.5 b |
HIV can be spread by sharing toilet or bathtub | 52.5 | 34.9 | 60.8 b |
HIV infected blood is a risk factor for HIV transmission | 89.5 | 86.7 | 92.4 |
Unprotected sexual relations is a risk factor for HIV infection | 82.1 | 72.3 | 92.4 b |
Unprotected oral sex may transmit HIV | 51.2 | 48.2 | 54.4 |