RHPRC-REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROGRAME for RURAL COMMUNITIES

STIs MANAGEMENT

THE 4 C's OF STI MANAGEMENT

Each and every treatment of STI must include the 4 C's:

1.      Compliance to the full drug course &

              follow−up

2.      Counselling: On safer sexual behaviour

3.      Condom: Ensure proper use

4.      Contact tracing, partner treatment and

Notification

Patient Education

·         Avoid multiple or anonymous partners, prostitutes or any other person with multiple sex

·         partners

·         Use condoms correctly

·         Avoid alcohol or drug abuse which may lead to irresponsible sexual behaviour.

·         Seek urgent medical attention when you suspect symptoms of S.T.I’s.

·         Observe high standard of hygiene – do not share private items such as sharp objects.

N/B. Sexually transmitted diseases can also be transmitted through other means other than sexual contact:

-          Infected panties

-          Blood products

-          Contact with infected body fluids

-          Contaminated instrument.