Table 2.
Knowledge of FSWs about HIV/AIDS and STI transmission and prevention methods, Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2014
| Variable | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Had knowledge about HIV and STI transmission and prevention methods | ||
| Yes | 183 | 37.5 |
| No | 305 | 62.5 |
| Knowledge of at least three STI sign and symptoms | ||
| Yes | 170 | 34.8 |
| No | 318 | 65.2 |
| Other STIs increase HIV infection | ||
| Yes | 341 | 69.9 |
| No | 147 | 30.1 |
| Source of information about condom | ||
| Health professional | 371 | 76.0 |
| From friend | 378 | 77.5 |
| Client | 316 | 64.8 |
| Health institution | 334 | 68.8 |
| Mass media | 362 | 74.2 |
| Family | 77 | 15.8 |
| Others | 10 | 2.0 |
| Type of sex practiced | ||
| Vaginal | 488 | 100.0 |
| Anal | 64 | 13.1 |
| Oral | 25 | 5.1 |
| Reason for using condom | ||
| HIV prevention | 484 | 99.2 |
| STI prevention | 391 | 80.1 |
| To avoid unwanted pregnancy | 423 | 86.7 |
| Perceive that they are at risk of HIV | ||
| Yes | 213 | 43.6 |
| No | 275 | 56.4 |