An exploratory study to assess the knowledge regarding sexually transmitted diseases and its prevention among women in a selected hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab

Neelam; Mrs Balqis Victor

Volume : X, Issue : II, February - 2020

An exploratory study to assess the knowledge regarding sexually transmitted diseases and its prevention among women in a selected hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab

Neelam, Mrs Balqis Victor

Abstract :

The present study was undertaken by investigator to assess the knowledge of women regarding sexually transmitted diseases and its prevention in a selected Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab. The objectives of the study were to: assess the knowledge of women regarding sexually transmitted diseases and its prevention, find out the relationship of knowledge of women with selected variables like age, education, occupation, religion, type of family, type of residence, family income per month ( in rupees) and source of information, to identify areas of knowledge of women regarding sexually transmitted diseases and its prevention and to prepare pamphlets regarding sexually transmitted diseases and its prevention. Quantitative approach and non experimental research design were used in the study. Subjects were chosen by purposive sampling technique and sample size was 200. Data was collected by structured multiple choice questionnaire. The conceptual framework was based on three phase theory by Fitts & Posner. Pilot study was done on 20 women to check reliability and feasibility of study. Main study was done in the month of Feuary 2016. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Bar diagram was used to depict the findings. The following conclusions were drawn based on the findings of the study. Majority of women (87%) had average knowledge, 8% had good knowledge and least women (5%) had below average knowledge regarding sexually transmitted diseases and its prevention. The maximum knowledge was in the area of incidence 56% and least in introduction 42.5% of STD and its prevention. Age, education, occupation, religion, type of family, type of residence, source of information had on significant relationship with the knowledge regarding sexually transmitted diseases and its prevention. The investigator prepared pamphlets to educate the women regarding sexually transmitted diseases and its prevention