Table 4 Attitude towards sexually transmitted diseases
Attitude | Strongly Agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly disagree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
% (n) | % (n) | % (n) | % (n) | % (n) | |
Avoiding ‘being together’ (sexual intercourse) with someone who has sexually transmitted diseases is necessary because it can be contagious | 70.0 (42) | 23.3 (14) | 5.0 (3) | – | 1.7 (1) |
An STD infected person should seek medical help | 75.0 (45) | 21.7 (13) | 1.7 (1) | 1.7 (1) | – |
What do you think about sex before marriage? | – | – | 11.7 (7) | 15 (9) | 73.3 (44) |
What do you think about multiple sexual partners (more than one)? | 1.7 (1) | 3.3 (2) | 5.0 (3) | 20.0 (12) | 70.0 (42) |
If you have symptoms of sexual illness, are you willing to see a doctor? | 65.0 (39) | 31.7 (19) | 3.3 (2) | – | – |