Sexually Transmitted Diseases Health Literacy among Men Who Have Sex with Men Who Use Dating Application in Bangkok

Abstract

This quantitative research was to 1) study sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) health literacy among men who have sex with men who use dating applications in Bangkok and 2) compare the knowledge about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among those who have had sex and who have had no sex experience from dating applications. A total of 400 participants provided information with the online questionnaire. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. The research found that 1) Most of the respondents self-searching via the Internet and online media as the most accessible medium for the majority of respondents. 2) The respondents had a better understanding of overall STDs at a moderate level. 3) Self-management of STDs. It was found that the majority of respondents were able to follow the advice from time to time. 4) Most of the respondents made the right decision on the issue of STDs but were unable to recommend their friends use condoms. 5) The knowledge of STDs among men who have sex with men who use dating applications in Bangkok found no difference between sex dating groups and no-sex dating groups.