Table 1.
Knowledge about chlamydia. General knowledge of Chlamydia trachomatis infections among participating individuals.
| Yes n (%) | No n (%) | Do not know n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is chlamydia sexually transmitted? | 270 (97.4) | 0 (0.0) | 4 (1.4) |
| Can you infect other people without knowing it? | 252 (91.0) | 8 (2.9) | 14 (5.1) |
| Can chlamydia be cured? | 266 (96.0) | 2 (0.7) | 5 (1.8) |
| Can you have chlamydia more than once? | 258 (93.0) | 1 (0.4) | 14 (5.1) |
| Can chlamydia cause female infertility? | 256 (92.4) | 3 (1.1) | 15 (5.4) |
| Will you always have symptoms when you are infected? | 7 (2.6) | 227 (81.9) | 39 (14.1) |
| Are condoms protective against chlamydia? | 260 (93.9) | 5 (1.8) | 9(3.2) |
Data are merged for men and women as no difference was observed between the two sexes. (n = 277). Missing data in all rows as not all the questions were answered by the participants.