Knowledge of genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection in family planning clinic attenders

The purpose of this study was to determine the level of awareness of genita l Chlamydia infection and level of knowledge related to this infection in f amily planning (FP) clinic attenders. Clients attending FP clinics during a 3 month study period were invited to complete an anonymous self-administer ed questionnaire. Five hundred and sixteen questionnaires from female atten ders were analysed Results showed that 54% of respondents had heard of Chla mydia. Subjective knowledge assessment for Chlamydia was low compared to th at for other infections. Mean knowledge scores relating to genital chlamydi al infection were ion? There was no significant age-related trend in knowle dge scores. The implications of these findings are discussed in relation to increased Chlamydia screening activity in FP clinics.