Some characteristics and behavioral patterns of male patients attending the central sexually transmitted disease clinic, Colombo

Abstract

The objective of this descriptive cross sectional study was to describe some socio demographic factors, sexual behaviors, knowledge on condoms and to describe the clinical presentation of men voluntarily attending the central STD clinic, Colombo. The results indicated that males who attended the central STD clinic for treatment had multiple partners, first sex at an early age, sexual intercourse with unknown partners, less knowledge of condoms and used condoms of fever occasions. Interventions aimed at minimizing these deficiencies are recommended