Abstract
Background: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are a major health problem that affects mostly couples, not only in developing but also in developed countries. The study aimed to enhance knowledge of married couples regarding sexually transmitted disease and used a quasi-experimental design. Setting: at Al-Saff Central Hospital (Obstetrics and Gynecological Clinic) and Dermatological and Venereological Clinic. Sample size: 70 married couples and a purposive sample used in the study .Tools: one tool was used; tool I: A structured interviewing questionnaire, consists of two Parts part I: socio- demographic characteristics assessment sheet, part II: knowledge assessment sheet regarding sexually transmitted disease. Results: showed that most of the married couples pre the study have deficit knowledge regarding STDs and most of them have a good knowledge after implementing the study. Conclusion: most of the married couples pre the study have deficit knowledge regarding sexually transmitted diseases, which is improved post and after 3 months. Recommendations: design periodic workshop regarding premarital counseling for early detection of STDs
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Key words: Knowledge, Married couples, Sexually transmitted diseases.