Knowledge levels regarding sexually transmitted diseases among individuals with visual impairment: a cross-sectional study

GÜDÜL ÖZ H., YANGIN H., AKPINAR A.

Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies, vol.18, no.3, pp.382-392, 2023 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/17450128.2022.2038400
  • Journal Name: Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, Child Development & Adolescent Studies, CINAHL, Educational research abstracts (ERA), Psycinfo, Social services abstracts, Sociological abstracts, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.382-392
  • Keywords: Disability, knowledge, sexually transmitted diseases, visual impairment
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

© 2022 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.This study aimed to discover characteristics of individuals with visually impairment (VI) that are associated with lower knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), in Turkey. In this cross-sectional study, data were collected online from 110 individuals with VI. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics and chi-square test. Knowledge regarding STDs varies significantly with gender, marital status, and education status (p < .05). The study provides evidence to indicate that participants have an inadequate of information the mode of transmission, prevention, and various types of STDs. The results call for intensified STD-related education and awareness creation for individuals with VI.