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Demographic parameters and medical history were recorded. Clinical examination and necessary investigations were done in pregnant females and their spouses. History about sexual behavior and knowledge of STIs were obtained from the questionnaire.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n The prevalence of STIs in pregnant women was 2.1% (\n n<\/jats:italic>\n = 61) out of 2894 pregnant women who attended our institute during the study period with the highest prevalence of HIV (1.1%), and out of 54 examined spouses, 32 spouses were suffering from STIs. Overall, women had poor awareness, knowledge of STIs, and preventive measures compared to men. A significant association was seen between level of education and awareness about HIV\/AIDS and other STIs, both in pregnant women and their spouses.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Our study showed an overall low prevalence of STIs among pregnant women but showed higher HIV and syphilis prevalence as compared to national prevalence. 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