scholarly journals Food insecurity, HIV/AIDS pandemic and sexual behaviour of female commercial sex workers in Lagos metropolis, Nigeria

2007 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 626-635 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Lekan Oyefara
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
Aids Pandemic ◽  
Female Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
Hiv Aids

Sexually transmitted infections and sexual behaviour among commercial sex workers in a rural district of Malawi

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Zachariah ◽  
M P Spielmann ◽  
A D Harries ◽  
W Nkhoma ◽  
A Chantulo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexual Behaviour ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
Ulcer Disease ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Targeted Interventions

In Thyolo District, Malawi, a study was conducted among commercial sex workers (CSWs) attending mobile clinics in order to; determine the prevalence and pattern of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), describe sexual behaviour among those who have an STI and identify risk factors associated with 'no condom use'. There were 1817 CSWs, of whom 448 (25%) had an STI. Of these, the commonest infections included 237 (53%) cases of abnormal vaginal discharge, 109 (24%) cases of pelvic inflammatory disease and 95 (21%) cases of genital ulcer disease (GUD). Eighty-seven per cent had sex while symptomatic, 17% without condoms. Having unprotected sex was associated with being married, being involved with commercial sex outside a known rest-house or bar, having a GUD, having fewer than two clients/day, alcohol intake and having had no prior medication for STI. The high levels of STIs, particularly GUDs, and unprotected sex underlines the importance of developing targeted interventions for CSWs and their clients.

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