Theme | Sub-theme |
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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 |