Outreach services to brothels facilitate sexually transmissible infection testing for Asian sex workers in regional Australia

Outreach services providing sexually transmissible infection (STI) testing on-site in brothels were introduced in 2012 by Pacific Clinic Newcastle, Australia. Asian female sex workers (FSW) were more likely than non-culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) FSW to access testing via outreach services than in clinics (OR 2.38, 95% CI 1.82–3.11, P < 0.0001) and to test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhoea (OR 2.58, 95% CI 1.58–4.20, P = 0.0001). Outreach services offering testing on-site in brothels are recommended to facilitate access for Asian FSW in similar settings.

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Sexually transmissible infections among illegal female sex workers in Israel

Sexual Health ◽

10.1071/sh06048 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. 301 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Julie G. Cwikel ◽

Tal Lazer ◽

Fernanda Press ◽

Simcha Lazer

Keyword(s):

Soviet Union ◽

Sex Workers ◽

Former Soviet Union ◽

Female Sex Workers ◽

Pap Smear ◽

Sexual Health Care ◽

Female Sex ◽

Sexually Transmissible Infections ◽

Sexually Transmissible Infection ◽

Transmissible Infection

Due to the mobile and clandestine nature of those who enter a country illegally, female sex workers (FSWs) who are working without papers or work permits often have no access to sexual health care. This study reports on the sexually transmissible infection (STI) prevalence among a sample of 43 sex workers working illegally. Brothel workers from republics of the Former Soviet Union (FSU), working in two locales in Israel were tested for the presence of eight pathogens and the presence of pathology by Pap smear. Of these brothel workers, 48.8% had at least one positive STI result, 14% had two STIs and one woman had three STIs. There were no cases of HIV, gonorrhoea or malignancy detected; high rates of ureaplasma (26.8%) and chlamydia were found (16.7%). Four cases of hepatitis C (9%) and three cases of hepatitis B (7%) and mycoplasma (7%) were detected. There was no relationship between reported symptoms and the detection of STIs. The level of STIs is high among this population of FSWs and it is imperative to develop more accessible health services for these women.

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P1-S2.07 STI rates and risk factors among female sex workers attending STI testing sites in Germany, January-December 2010

Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽

10.1136/sextrans-2011-050108.64 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 87 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. A125-A126 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

S. Nielsen ◽

K. Haar ◽

A. Sailer ◽

O. Hamouda

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Sex Workers ◽

Female Sex Workers ◽

Female Sex ◽

Sti Testing

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Sexually transmissible infections among female sex workers in Amsterdam between 2011 and 2016: does risk vary by work location?

Sexual Health ◽

10.1071/sh19153 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (4) ◽

pp. 368

Author(s):

Eline van Dulm ◽

Elske Marra ◽

Michelle M. Kroone ◽

Anna E. van Dijk ◽

Arjan A. Hogewoning ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sex Workers ◽

Female Sex Workers ◽

Infectious Hepatitis ◽

The Other ◽

Work Location ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Female Sex ◽

Sti Testing ◽

Sexually Transmissible Infections ◽

B Virus

Abstract Background Female sex workers (FSW) are at risk for sexually transmissible infections (STI). This study aimed to investigate whether the risk for chlamydia and gonorrhoea differs by work location among FSW in Amsterdam. Additionally, trends in STI positivity rates between 2011 and 2016 were assessed. Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of routinely collected clinical data during STI consultations of FSW by the Prostitution and Healthcare Centre (P&G292). Work location was categorised as window prostitution, escorts/homeworkers, clubs/brothels/private houses/massage salons and other. Results: In total, 7558 STI consultations of 2529 FSW in the period 2011–16 were included. Positivity rates for chlamydia and gonorrhoea were 6.6% and 2.0%, respectively. Infectious hepatitis B virus, syphilis and HIV were diagnosed in <0.2% of consultations. Positivity rates of chlamydia and rectal gonorrhoea differed significantly by work location (P < 0.001). Genital and rectal chlamydia and rectal gonorrhoea were significantly less likely among women working in window prostitution, except for the other-group. Risk factors for STI did not vary by work location. Among women working in window prostitution, positivity rates for oropharyngeal and genital chlamydia and genital gonorrhoea were significantly decreasing between 2011 and 2016 (P trend <0.05). Conclusions: The higher STI positivity among escorts/homeworkers and FSW in clubs/brothels/private houses/massage salons emphasises the need for extra attention to improve condom use and STI testing in this group. Factors associated with STI did not vary by work location, thus interventions, including those used by P&G292, to reduce STI risk, can be used for women at all work locations.

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HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing among Female Sex Workers (FSWs) in Urban Zambia

AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses ◽

10.1089/aid.2014.5267.abstract ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 30 (S1) ◽

pp. A134-A134 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jennifer A. Kotlewski ◽

Linda Kimaru ◽

Tyronza Sharkey ◽

Marydale A. Oppert ◽

William Kilembe ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽

Sex Workers ◽

Female Sex Workers ◽

Transmitted Infection ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

Female Sex ◽

Sti Testing

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Sexually transmissible infections among sex workers and their clients: variation in prevalence between sectors of the industry

Sexual Health ◽

10.1071/sh08038 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 45 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Charrlotte Seib ◽

Joseph Debattista ◽

Jane Fischer ◽

Michael Dunne ◽

Jackob M. Najman

Keyword(s):

Sex Workers ◽

Female Sex Workers ◽

Self Report ◽

Sex Industry ◽

Sexually Transmissible Infections ◽

Report Data ◽

Self Report Data ◽

Industry Sectors ◽

Sexually Transmissible Infection ◽

Transmissible Infection

Objectives: The risk of sexually transmissible infection (STI) among sex workers and their clients may be higher than the general population. However, many studies have categorised workers or clients into homogenous groups for the purposes of analysis. The aim of the present study was to assess variations in self-reported STI rates among licenced brothel, private and illegal sex workers and their clients. Methods: In 2003, self-report data were collected from female sex workers and their male commercial clients residing in the state of Queensland, Australia. Overall, 247 sex workers (aged 19–57 years) and 185 of their respective clients (aged between 19 and 72 years) completed anonymous questionnaires. Results: There was little variation in self-reported lifetime STI prevalence of licenced brothel, private and illegal (predominantly street-based) sex workers, although licenced brothel workers were less likely to report ever being diagnosed with gonorrhoea or pubic lice in the past (P = 0.035 and 0.004 respectively). In contrast, clients accessing illegal services reported higher lifetime STI (36.0%, 95% confidence interval (CI) 20.2–55.6) than men recruited through private sex workers (20.0%, 95% CI 11.4–32.5) and clients from licenced brothels (7.6%, 95% CI 3.7–14.5). Conclusions: This study found high self-reported lifetime prevalence of infection among sex workers and their clients. It is notable, however, that lower STI rates were reported by clients and sex workers from licenced brothels. This would suggest that risk of infection is not equivalent across industry sectors and highlights some of the inherent risks associated with generalisation across the sex industry.

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of Evaluation of hygienic douching on the vaginal microflora of female sex workers.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.1097218.553227 ◽

2007 ◽

Author(s):

Steven Witkin

Keyword(s):

Sex Workers ◽

Female Sex Workers ◽

Female Sex ◽

Vaginal Microflora

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To See the Efficacy of Behavioral Interventions on Consistent Condom Use Among Female Sex Workers in Lahore, Pakistan

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.2441684 ◽

2014 ◽

Author(s):

Mahmooda Aftab

Keyword(s):

Condom Use ◽

Sex Workers ◽

Behavioral Interventions ◽

Female Sex Workers ◽

Consistent Condom ◽

Consistent Condom Use ◽

Female Sex

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Beyond the Brothels: A Qualitative Study of the Destitute Female Sex Workers of Central Delhi Red Light Area

10.21523/gcj5.17010103 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 26-36

Author(s):

Anushree Nagpal ◽

Atiqua Tajdar ◽

Masood Ahsan Siddiqui ◽

Mohammad Hassan ◽

Suman Gaur ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sex Workers ◽

Female Sex Workers ◽

Participant Observation ◽

Economic Status ◽

Red Light ◽

Voluntary Organizations ◽

Female Sex ◽

Familial Support ◽

Medical Facilities ◽

Light Area

The term ‘sex workers’ refers to those involved in prostitution. This particular term is preferred as it does not have the derogatory, sexist connotation that the term ‘prostitute’ has. Belonging to a highly stigmatized profession with no financial and familial support forthcoming, the latter years of the lives of destitute female sex workers are spent in abject misery and poverty. Effort has been made to study the socio economic status and the ways adopted by these women, post active prostitution period, to support themselves and their families. This paper is based on the field study conducted in central Delhi red light area during August-September, 2016. Direct interviews with the respondents using questionnaires as well as participant observation techniques were used to collect the data. The study indicate that destitute female sex workers, once out of active prostitution, start working as domestic helpers, work with local voluntary organizations, or as helpers in brothels. The income earned is very meager with hardly any amount left to be saved. Most of the women live in one room rented accommodations. Their access to medical facilities was found to be extremely restricted.

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