Knowledge, exposure to sources of information on sexually transmitted infections and the pattern of condom use among Sri Lanka Air Force Personnel

Abstract

Basic facts(such as aetiology, diagnostic methods, misconceptions) methods of transmission, signs and symptoms and prevention of STI/HIV were studied in this cross sectional descriptive study. The knowledge of HIV of the Sri Lanka Air Force personal was good. It was better than the knowledge on other STI. Awareness on basic facts increased with age, education level and work experience. This study reveals that SLAF personnel have a good knowledge on STI/HIV/AIDS. Most of the time respondents had correctly answered the questions on HIV/AIDS exceeding 70 percent. The knowledge about the use of condoms, its availability and accessibility is also satisfactory. This study observes that television, radio, newspapers and books have been sources of information in addition to the programmes held by the Sri Lanka Air Force