ABSTRACT
Sexually Transmitted Diseases [STDs] are a major public health problem in developing countries [Adler, 1996]. The purpose of this study was to asses women's knowledge level about STDs. METHODOLOGY: A cross sectional survey was done and data collected through a semi-structured interview. A convenient sample of 30 sexually active females between the ages of 15-45 years from an urban community in Karachi was selected for the study. The survey findings showed that 30% of the women reported that they had adequate knowledge and 20% partial knowledge. Thus almost three-quarters of the respondents indicated either inadequacy or lack of knowledge about STDs. Our results establish a need for STD clinics at Community-based Primary Health Care [PHC] Centers. These clinics need to address screening, treatment and health education issues in relation to STDs for the target population