A survey on the awareness rate of syphilis related knowledge among different types of population in Jiangsu province

Objective:To investigate the awareness rate of syphilis related knowledge among different types of population in Jiangsu province for further controlling syphilis.Methods:Multi-stage stratified cluster sampling was used to select participants;and questionnaire survey on syphilis related knowledge was conducted among 3 016 participants from 13 cities of Jiangsu province.Results:Among 3 016 participants,the awareness rate of syphilis related knowledge was 67.69;and the highest rate was 86.04% among MSM,while the lowest rate was 54.01% among migrant workers.The awareness rate of syphilis related knowledge in 30～39 age group was the highest,with 74.48%,and the lowest rate of awareness was 53.99% in 20 age group.Participants with the higher educational level reported the more awareness of syphilis related knowledge;and the highest rate was 76.24% among participants with receiving college education or above.Most participants got syphilis related knowledge through television,propaganda and internet.Conclusion:There was a large difference between the awareness rates of syphilis related knowledge among different groups.We should strengthen propagandizing the syphilis prevention knowledge to achieve "Chinese syphilis prevention and control program(2010-2020)".