Table 1 Prevalence of correct management, and history, STD information, and attitude scores, at baseline.
| Outcome | Control | Intervention |
|---|---|---|
| n/N (%) | n/N (%) | |
| Appropriate management* | 55/129 (42.6) | 51/140 (36.4) |
| Correct treatment provided† | 102/129 (79.1) | 111/140 (79.3) |
| Condoms provided | 66/129 (51.2) | 68/140 (48.6) |
| Partner notification card provided | 82/129 (63.6) | 85/140 (60.7) |
| History, STD advice and attitude scores | Mean, median (IQR) | Mean, median (IQR) |
| History taking (of 9 items)‡ | 3.6, 3 (2–5) | 3.1, 3 (2–4) |
| Advice and information on STDs (of 7 items)‡ | 3.7, 4 (2–5) | 3.6, 4 (2–5) |
| Nurses respectful attitude (of 3 items)¶ | 7.9, 9 (6–10) | 7.3, 8 (6–9) |
| Nurses caring attitude (of 5 items)‡ | 3.3, 4.5 (1–5) | 3, 3 (1–5) |
*All three subsequent outcomes (treatment, condoms, partner cards) present. †Correct dose and duration of ciprofloxacin and doxycycline for males, and of ciprofloxacin, doxycycline and metronidazole for females.17 ‡Number of items recorded. ¶Each item scored 1–5 so highest possible score = 3×5 = 15. IQR interquartile range.