PARTNER’S NOTIFICATION AND SAFE SEX IN MALE PATIENTS OF HEPATITIS B AND C

  • DR. AROOJ FATIMA NAQVI King Edward Medical University, Lahore
  • DR. AROOJ FATIMA Postgraduate Medical Institute, Ameer ud Din Medical College, Lahore
  • DR. SYED RAZI HAIDER ZAIDI Postgraduate Medical Institute, Ameer ud Din Medical College, Lahore
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51642/ppmj.v27i1.201
Keywords: Safe Sexual Practices, Partner’s Notification, Hepatitis B & C

Abstract

Introduction: Hepatitis B & C are sexually transmitted diseases. With universality of marriages and owing to social norms it is a taboo to discuss sexually transmitted diseases thus men can transmit this infection to spouses. The transmission to the spouse can only be prevented if men notify their partner and practice safe sex. This study aimed at exploring partner notification and safe sexual practices in Hepatitis B & C patients attending hepatitis clinic of Lahore General Hospital.

Methodology: 100 sexually active males attending hepatitis clinic of Lahore General Hospital were interviewed for safe sexual practices and partner’s notification of disease status.

Results: Only 52% knew about disease transmission and only 12(12%) notified their partners about hepatitis and 53% used condoms out of which on 38% always used them while rest used them occasionally. Discussion and Conclusion: A vast majority of male did not inform their partner about hepatitis B and C disease they had and half of them were not using safe sex showing neglect of proper counseling thus requires designated health personal to bring about robust counseling for behavior change.

Published
2016-12-01
Issue
Vol 27 No 1 (2016): Postgraduate Medical Journal
Section
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