Table 2 Thematic table on STIs management practices

Knowledge on standard treatment guidelines (STGs) and the management of STIs

1. Most had adequate knowledge of STGs in STIs management

2. Others were unaware of STGs in STIs management

Attitude and perception towards the use of STGs

1. STGs are very important

2. Recommendations from the STGs are sometimes not effective

3. Syndromic treatment is ineffective

Providers’ practice of STIs management

1. STGs were consistently employed in conjunction with the recommended tests and antibiotics

2. Comfortable in discussing STIs related matters

3. Do not consider multiple infections