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Despite its prevalence, there is limited understanding of community knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding trichomoniasis in Ghana. This study aimed to assess KAP toward trichomoniasis among sexually active individuals in the Ashaiman Municipality of the Greater Accra Region.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A hospital\u2010based cross\u2010sectional study was conducted from February to April 2024 among 397 sexually active individuals aged 15\u201365 years. Participants were selected via simple random sampling. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26 and Stata version 17. Descriptive statistics summarized socio\u2010demographic characteristics and knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Chi\u2010square tests assessed bivariate associations, while multivariable linear and logistic regression models identified independent predictors. Statistical significance was set at\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.05.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Only 12.6% of respondents demonstrated good knowledge, 29.0% positive attitudes, and 53.4% good preventive practices regarding trichomoniasis. While 98% were aware of at least one STI, only 34.3% had heard of trichomoniasis, and 20.9% correctly identified its parasitic cause. Key information sources included television (21.5%) and health workers (20.2%). Bivariate analysis identified number of sexual partners (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.001) and occupation (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.011) as significant risk factors. Multivariable regression confirmed that multiple sexual partners strongly predicted poorer preventive practices (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Knowledge, attitudes, and preventive practices related to trichomoniasis were generally poor among respondents. The findings underscore an urgent need for targeted, theory\u2010based health education and integration of trichomoniasis services into primary healthcare to improve awareness and promote safer sexual practices in Ghanaian communities.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/hsr2.72248","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,14]],"date-time":"2026-04-14T11:18:21Z","timestamp":1776165501000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Sexually Active Individuals Toward Trichomoniasis in the Ashaiman Municipality, Ghana: A Cross\u2010Sectional Study"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"9","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0008-9237-761X","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Christopher Yaw","family":"Dumevi","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Physician Assistantship Studies, School of Medical Sciences Central University Miotso Accra Ghana"},{"name":"Department of Medical Microbiology University of Ghana Medical School Korle\u2010Bu Accra Ghana"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Percival Delali","family":"Agordoh","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Allied Health Sciences University of Health and Allied Sciences Ho Ghana"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Yaw Osei","family":"Owusu","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Ashaiman Municipal Hospital Ashaiman Greater Accra Ghana"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-1901-3907","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Josephine Afi Nukpedu","family":"Banini","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medical Laboratory Services Ashaiman Municipal Hospital Ashaiman Greater Accra Ghana"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Roberta Araba","family":"Amoquandoh","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Antiretroviral\/Sexually Transmitted Infections Unit Ashaiman Municipal Hospital Ashaiman Greater Accra Ghana"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-8678-4656","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"George Boateng","family":"Kyei","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medicine Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis Missouri USA"},{"name":"Department of Virology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, College of Health Sciences University of Ghana Legon Accra Ghana"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-3344-4869","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Patience B.","family":"Tetteh\u2010Quarcoo","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medical Microbiology University of Ghana Medical School Korle\u2010Bu Accra Ghana"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-3054-9494","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Irene","family":"Ayi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Parasitology, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, College of Health Sciences University of Ghana Legon Accra Ghana"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-8764-4463","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Patrick F.","family":"Ayeh\u2010Kumi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Medical Microbiology University of Ghana Medical School Korle\u2010Bu Accra Ghana"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"311","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,4,14]]},"reference":[{"key":"e_1_2_14_2_1","unstructured":"World Health Organization. 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