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Untreated and repeat chlamydia infections increase a woman\u2019s risk for subfertility. This study aimed to determine the knowledge of EPT, and the factors associated with EPT knowledge, among reproductive-aged women.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Women aged 18\u201340 years were recruited for a community sample from a large state fair; 871 women completed a questionnaire for this study. Women reported on their knowledge of sexually transmitted infections, and about their knowledge and attitudes toward EPT. Using a hypothetical example, women were asked if they would accept EPT.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This community sample of reproductive-aged women found overwhelming hypothetical support for chlamydia testing, partner notification, and partner treatment. However, only 12% of women reported having heard of EPT prior to the survey; once EPT was described, there were high levels of support for EPT and the belief that EPT could reduce chlamydia rates. Half of the women strongly agreed that EPT could reduce chlamydia rates, and 48% supported the state law allowing for EPT. 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