Table 2 Respondents’ knowledge of sexual and reproductive health themes
Question | Pre-test (n = 8930) | Post-test (n = 8930) |
|---|---|---|
Condoms use | Correct (%) | Correct (%) |
 Condom prevents pregnancy | 6099 (68.3) | 6429 (72.0) |
 Condoms prevents sexually transmitted infections | 5196 (58.2) | 5935 (66.5) |
 Condoms use shows you do not trust your partner | 5175 (58.0) | 5227 (58.5) |
 Condoms is for promiscuous boys and girls | 5449 (61.0) | 5535 (62.0) |
 Condoms use reduces sexual satisfaction | 5169 (57.9) | 5170 (57.9) |
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) | ||
 Lower abdominal pain is a symptom of STI | 6282 (70.3) | 6984 (78.2) |
 Genital pain on urination is a symptom of STI | 5722 (64.1) | 5980 (67.0) |
 Anal pain on defecation is a symptom of STI | 4820 (54.0) | 5311 (59.5) |
 Anal itching is a symptom of STI | 4647 (52.0) | 5258 (58.9) |
 Itchiness in the groin is a symptom of STI | 5175 (58.0) | 5858 (65.6) |
 Rashes around the anus/genitalia is a symptom of STI | 5268 (59.0) | 5787 (64.8) |
 Smelly vaginal discharge is a symptom of STI | 5656 (63.3) | 6450 (72.2) |
Contraception/Family planning | ||
Condom is a form of contraception | 5490 (61.5) | 5999 (67.2) |
Injectables is a form of contraception | 2914 (32.6) | 3874 (43.4) |
IUD is a form of contraception | 2540 (28.4) | 3039 (34.0) |
Implant is a form of contraception | 3102 (34.7) | 3295 (36.9) |
Pills is a form of contraception | 3401 (38.1) | 3747 (42.0) |
Cycle beads is a form of contraception | 2098 (23.5) | 2646 (29.6) |
HIV/AIDS | ||
Can a person get HIV through mosquito bite? | 6844 (76.6) | 6852 (76.7) |
 Can HIV be transmitted through sharing of toilet with an HIV infected person? | 6652 (74.5) | 6719 (75.2) |
 Can one avoid getting HIV by staying faithful to an uninfected partner? | 5000 (56.0) | 4882 (54.7) |
 Can one avoid getting HIV by using condom every time? | 6055 (67.8) | 6401 (71.7) |
 Can a healthy-looking person be HIV positive? | 6511 (72.9) | 7014 (78.5) |