Abstract
Persons with disabilities are at higher risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), however, they are often excluded from programmes targeting groups at high risk of STIs. This study explored t...
Highlights
According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2013), more than 1 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired daily worldwide
Knowledge on STIs among persons with disabilities The knowledge of persons with disabilities on STIs for this study was ascertained along the lines of; means of transmission, types of STIs, signs and symptoms, methods of treatment, and prevention
This study explored the level of knowledge and attitude of persons with physical disabilities toward STIs in the Jachie Community in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
Summary
According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2013), more than 1 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired daily worldwide. It is estimated that 357 million new infections of STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, and trichomonas occur (WHO, 2016). Job (2004) and Prilleltensky (2004) independently report that teachers, parents, and counsellors fear to discuss sexual and reproductive health with disabled people because they are perceived to be non-sexual as compared with their peers. They miss out on basic vocabulary to describe changes in their bodies
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