Table 1 Description and measurements of STIs related care seeking behavior
Variable | Description | Measurements |
|---|---|---|
Outcome variable | ||
Had STI infection | Have you had STI or symptoms of an STI (a bad-smelling, abnormal discharge from the vagina or a genital sore or ulcer) in the 12 months before the survey? | “Yes” = respondents who had STIs or STI symptoms and “no” otherwise |
STIs related care-seeking behavior (outcome) | If you had the infection, did you seek any kind of advice or treatment? | “Yes” = for respondents who sought treatment or advice and “no” otherwise |