Why do infected persons often not go for timely detection and treatment of STIs?

Why do infected persons often not go for timely detection and treatment of STIs?
  1. Due to severe symptoms in the early stages of infection
  2. Due to the social stigma attached to STIs
  3. Due to the cost of treatment
  4. Due to lack of knowledge about the infection

Solution

The absence or less significant symptoms in the early stages of infection and the social stigma attached to STIs deter infected persons from going for timely detection and proper treatment.

Asked in: NCERT

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