Sexually transmitted diseases one of the most serious public health issues in both developed and developing countries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the application of an epidemiological triangle model on prevalent sexually transmitted diseases among married women. Research design: A quasi experimental design was utilized in this study. Setting: This study was conducted at the Obstetrics& Gynecology Outpatient Clinics in Benha University Hospital and Benha Teaching Hospital in Benha City. The sample: Simple random sample of 25% of all women attended to previously mentioned settings which included 150 women. Tools: A structured interviewing questionnaire which includes fourth parts:- a): demographic characteristics b): history of the studied women’s c): knowledge about prevalent sexually transmitted disease (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis) according to an epidemiological triangle model d): womens’ reported practices for prevalent sexually transmitted disease (chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis and trichomoniasis) according to an epidemiological triangle model. Results: 18.0% of the studied women had good total knowledge scores pre implementation of epidemiological model which increased to 72.7% post implementation of epidemiological model, 31.3% of the studied women had satisfactory total practices level pre implementation of epidemiological model and then this percentage increased to 81.3% post implementation of epidemiological model. There were positive statistically correlations between the studied women` total knowledge scores and total practices scores post implementation of epidemiological triangle model Conclusion: The epidemiological triangle model succeeded to improve knowledge, practices of the studied women regarding sexually transmitted diseases Recommendations: Provide continuous educational program to women in Outpatient Obstetrics Clinics and maternal and child health centers to increase knowledge about prevention of sexually transmitted diseases |
