Scientific letter: Knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS symptoms of women receiving termination of pregnancy, Bloemfontein

  • F Lang Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein
  • G Joubert Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein
  • EAM Prinsloo Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein

Abstract

In 2002, we conducted a cross-sectional study to determine the profile of women seeking termination of pregnancy (TOP) in the Free State and to find out whether TOP was being used as a family planning method. The participants’ contraceptive use and termination of pregnancy profile have been described elsewhere. This letter describes the knowledge of STD and HIV/AIDS symptoms of women seeking TOP.
Issue
Vol 48, No 3 - April 2006
Section
Original Research
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