Women’s Knowledge and Practice on Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Hiv/Aids: A Case Study of Women in Kathmandu Valley

Abstract

This study chooses women of Chapali Bhadrakali VDC of Kathmandu Valley. The specific objective of this study is to examine the knowledge and practice of STDs and HIV/AIDS. The total sample size of the respondents is 55. Out of total sample size, majority of them is Brahman (18.18 %) and chhetri (18.18%), followed by Newar (12.72%). Hindu are higher in number than others religious groups. Majority of the respondents are literate (69.09 %). Most of the respondents are married (90.09 %), majority of them are migrants (70.90%). Nearly, all of the respondents reported that they had heard of STDs (83.63 %) and HIV/AIDS (94.52%). Syphilis and Gonorrhea become popular among respondents than other STDs. The major source of information is Television followed by radio. Nearly, all of the respondents reported that STDs are transmitted. Educated respondents had much knowledge on STDs/AIDS transmission and prevention. Most of the respondents do not use condom during their sexual intercourse. Information, Education and Communication plays vital role to increase the knowledge on this topic, so the IEC program should be increased about STDs, HIV/AIDS and use of Condom to prevent the problem of STDs and HIV/AIDS.