Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the KAP of GPs in Karachi who treat most of the cases of STDs in their private clinics. Methods: It was a cross sectional survey conducted by interviewing 103 GPs from different towns of Karachi through an interviewer administered questionnaire based on WHO protocol for control of STDs. Results: Regarding organisms transmitted through sexual intercourse, 94.2% knew about Neisseria gonorrhoeae while only 38.8% knew about T.Pallidum. Only 26.2% had heard about WHO syndromic management of STDs. Regarding treatment of a HIV positive patient 40.8% said they referred them to an AIDS control programme. Ninety four percent knew the value of sexual history but 55.3% were aware of the recommended treatment regimen. Conclusion: Knowledge and Attitudes of GPs was reasonably good but improvement is required with respect to management of STDs & HIV. Targeted continuing medical education programmes and special training sessions are recommended.
| Original language | English (UK) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 202-205 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - Feb 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- GPs
- HIV
- KAP
- Pakistan
- STDs
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