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Lack of Knowledge about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): Implications for STDs Prevention and Care among Dermatology Patients in an Urban City in Vietnam

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  • Sau Huu Nguyen

    (National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
    Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Anh Kim Dang

    (Institute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam)

  • Giang Thu Vu

    (Center of Excellence in Evidence-Based Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam)

  • Cuong Tat Nguyen

    (Institute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam)

  • Thu Hoai Thi Le

    (National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
    Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Nu Thi Truong

    (Center of Excellence in Behavioral Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam)

  • Chi Linh Hoang

    (Center of Excellence in Behavioral Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam)

  • Tung Thanh Tran

    (Center of Excellence in Evidence-Based Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam)

  • Tung Hoang Tran

    (Institute of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Vietnam—Germany Hospital, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Hai Quang Pham

    (Institute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam)

  • Nam Gia Dao

    (Center of Excellence in Evidence-Based Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam)

  • Bach Xuan Tran

    (Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, MD 21205, USA)

  • Carl A. Latkin

    (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, MD 21205, USA)

  • Cyrus S. H. Ho

    (Department of Psychological Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore 119074, Singapore)

  • Roger C. M. Ho

    (Center of Excellence in Behavioral Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
    Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119077, Singapore
    Biomedical Global Institute of Healthcare Research & Technology (BIGHEART), National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore)

Abstract

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a substantial global burden of diseases, especially in developing countries. Lack of awareness of STDs may lead to a delay in treatment. This study aimed to assess knowledge about STDs and the associated factors among dermatological patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 622 patients at Vietnam National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology (NHD). Structured questionnaires were used to investigate the knowledge about STDs. A multivariate Tobit regression was employed to determine factors associated with knowledge about STDs. The percentage of patients knowing that syphilis was an STD was highest (57.8%), followed by herpes warts (57.7%) and HIV/AIDS (57.4%). By contrast, 26.6% and 17.2% of patients knew that chlamydia and hepatitis C were STDs. The most commonly stated symptom of STDs was purulent genital (53.5%). Nearly two-thirds of participants were aware of the curability of STDs, and 34.7% knew about vaccines for STDs. Living with partners, young age, and acquired knowledge of STDs via the Internet, social networks, and health staff were positively related to having better knowledge about STDs. Based on the results of this study, peer education, informal conversations within clusters, mass community campaigns through the Internet and social networks, and the use of online health care providers should be promoted in order to improve awareness of STDs.

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  • Sau Huu Nguyen & Anh Kim Dang & Giang Thu Vu & Cuong Tat Nguyen & Thu Hoai Thi Le & Nu Thi Truong & Chi Linh Hoang & Tung Thanh Tran & Tung Hoang Tran & Hai Quang Pham & Nam Gia Dao & Bach Xuan Tran &, 2019. "Lack of Knowledge about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): Implications for STDs Prevention and Care among Dermatology Patients in an Urban City in Vietnam," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(6), pages 1-9, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:6:p:1080-:d:217269
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    1. Ha Ngoc Do & Diep Ngoc Nguyen & Hoa Quynh Thi Nguyen & Anh Tuan Nguyen & Hiep Duy Nguyen & Thanh Phuong Bui & Thao Bich Thi Vu & Khiet Thanh Le & Dung Tuan Nguyen & Cuong Tat Nguyen & Linh Gia Vu & Gi, 2020. "Patterns of Risky Sexual Behaviors and Associated Factors among Youths and Adolescents in Vietnam," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(6), pages 1-14, March.
    2. Israa Abdullah Malli & Basmah Abdullah Kabli & Lujain Ali Alhakami, 2023. "Sexually Transmitted Diseases among Saudi Women: Knowledge and Misconceptions," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(6), pages 1-11, March.
    3. Rongxing Weng & Weiye Yu & Fuchang Hong & Chunlai Zhang & Lizhang Wen & Feng Wang & Yiting Luo & Jianbin Ye & Fen Tang & Honglin Wang & Xiangsheng Chen & Yumao Cai, 2020. "High Willingness to Participate in Partner Notification among Women Attending Reproductive Health and STI Clinics in Shenzhen, China: A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(2), pages 1-10, January.

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