A survey of 1,639 U.S. adults by University of Pennsylvania found that Americans generally understand the basics of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Most respondents correctly identified that gonorrhea (94%), HIV (92%), syphilis (91%), and chlamydia (89%) can be transmitted sexually. A high number of respondents also correctly recognized the specific routes of transmission for STIs as well: vaginal sex (97% recognized this route); anal sex (94%); genital-to-genital contact (91%); and oral sex (89%). Additionally, 93% …
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