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The population of socially damaged women is reportedly at higher risk for sexually transmitted in... more The population of socially damaged women is reportedly at higher risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) than the general population. Qualitative method was utilized to determine socially damaged women's perception of STIs. Two focus groups and eighteen semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with socially damaged women, 15-45 years old, at shelters and drop-in-centers in Tehran, Iran. Data was analyzed using the content analysis approach. Although most of the participants had heard about HIV/AIDs and hepatitis, they had inadequate knowledge of STIs, misconceptions about the use of condoms and the transmission of STIs. Perceived sensitivity and efficacy was low among participants and most of them had perceived discrimination in the society. Lack of knowledge and social support and inadequate life skills in Iranian socially damaged women leads them to adopt risky behavior and subsequently to contract STIs. Socially damaged women's perception of sexually transmitted infections: A Qualitative study. Life Sci J 2014;11(4s):244-250]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 40
The population of socially damaged women is reportedly at higher risk for sexually transmitted in... more The population of socially damaged women is reportedly at higher risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) than the general population. Qualitative method was utilized to determine socially damaged women's perception of STIs. Two focus groups and eighteen semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with socially damaged women, 15-45 years old, at shelters and drop-in-centers in Tehran, Iran. Data was analyzed using the content analysis approach. Although most of the participants had heard about HIV/AIDs and hepatitis, they had inadequate knowledge of STIs, misconceptions about the use of condoms and the transmission of STIs. Perceived sensitivity and efficacy was low among participants and most of them had perceived discrimination in the society. Lack of knowledge and social support and inadequate life skills in Iranian socially damaged women leads them to adopt risky behavior and subsequently to contract STIs. Socially damaged women's perception of sexually transmitted infections: A Qualitative study. Life Sci J 2014;11(4s):244-250]. (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite.com. 40