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  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Refugee women face heightened risks for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) due to displacement-related factors.
  • Understanding the specific knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of Syrian refugee mothers in Jordan is crucial for targeted health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among Syrian refugee mothers residing in Jordan.
  • To identify factors influencing STI-related knowledge and practices within this vulnerable population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional correlational study design was employed.
  • Data were collected from a convenience sample of 523 Syrian refugee mothers living in host communities in Jordan.

Main Results:

  • A positive correlation was observed between mothers' knowledge and attitudes towards STIs (p<0.001).
  • Mothers exhibited good attitudes but poor knowledge regarding non-HIV STIs and their clinical symptoms.
  • Spousal acceptance of condom use, refugee status duration, and marriage duration were linked to mothers' STI knowledge and attitudes (p<0.05).
  • Low rates of regular STI check-ups were reported for both mothers (91.6%) and spouses (95%).
  • A significant proportion of spouses (66.6%) rejected condom usage.

Conclusions:

  • Syrian refugee mothers in Jordan possess inadequate knowledge about non-HIV STIs and their symptoms, alongside poor practices in STI screening and prevention.
  • Healthcare providers, particularly nurses, must prioritize addressing these knowledge and practice gaps, especially in resource-limited refugee settings.