In Kentucky, the STI rate for the year 2018 was 662.4 persons per 100,000 population for Gonorrhea, HIV, Chlamydia, and Syphilis. Some of these STIs can be treated and cured, others result in a lifelong infection with a high cost both financially and emotionally. The single most effective means to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STI) is through abstinence followed by a monogamous relationship with a single uninfected partner.
Carroll County
More than 10% of Carroll County respondents indicate they do not practice Safe Sex. Females make up a much larger portion of those not practicing safe sex, but this disparity is likely attributed to the weight of survey participants in Carroll County responding as female, nearly 90%.
Gallatin County
More than 12% of Gallatin County respondents indicate they do not practice Safe Sex. Females make up a much larger portion of those not practicing safe sex, but this disparity is likely attributed to the weight of survey participants in Gallatin County responding as female, more than 86%.
Owen County
More than 11% of Owen County respondents indicate they do not practice Safe Sex. Females make up a much larger portion of those not practicing safe sex, but this disparity is likely attributed to the weight of survey participants in Owen County responding as female, nearly 86%.
Pendleton County
More than 11% of Pendleton County respondents indicate they do not practice Safe Sex. Females make up a much larger portion of those not practicing safe sex, but this disparity is likely attributed to the weight of survey participants in Pendleton County responding as female, more than 87%.
