A Cross-Sectional Study of Sexually Transmitted Pathogen Prevalence and Condom Use With Commercial and Noncommercial Sex Partners Among Clients of Female Sex Workers in Southern India

2013 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 482-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Souradet Y. Shaw ◽  
Parinita Bhattacharjee ◽  
Shajy Isac ◽  
Kathleen N. Deering ◽  
Banadakoppa M. Ramesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Southern India ◽  
Sex Partners ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Pathogen Prevalence

scholarly journals Association between treatment for gonorrhoea and chlamydia and lower condom use in a cross-sectional study of female sex workers in southern India

BMJ Open ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. e009774
Author(s):  
Marianne Legendre-Dugal ◽  
Janet Bradley ◽  
Subramanian Potty Rajaram ◽  
Catherine M Lowndes ◽  
Banadakoppa M Ramesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Southern India ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Sex

scholarly journals Prevalence of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among clients of female sex workers in Karnataka, India: a cross-sectional study

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (Suppl 6) ◽  
pp. S4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Souradet Y Shaw ◽  
Kathleen N Deering ◽  
Sushena Reza-Paul ◽  
Shajy Isac ◽  
Banadakoppa M Ramesh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Female Sex

scholarly journals Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Their Risk Factors among Female Sex Workers in Isfahan, Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 608-614 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Nasirian ◽  
Sina Kianersi ◽  
Shervin Ghaffari Hoseini ◽  
Nazila Kassaian ◽  
Majid Yaran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Objectives: Female sex workers (FSWs) are at high risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and form a core group to facilitate STI spreading. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of STIs among FSWs who attended Female Harm Reduction Center of Isfahan, Iran, and to determine the association between risky behaviors and STIs. Study Design: In a cross-sectional study, 99 FSWs were recruited and interviewed about demographic characteristics and risky behaviors. A trained midwife examined FSWs for genital ulcer, abnormal vaginal discharge, and cervicitis. Urine and genital specimens were collected and real-time polymerase chain reaction was performed to diagnose Neisseria gonorrhoeae, human papilloma virus (HPV), and Trichomonas Vaginalis. Data were analyzed via χ2 test and logistic regression in StataCorp software (version 11) with 95% confidence interval. Results: Totally, 84.9% of FSWs reported STI symptoms, while 12.1% of them were infected with N gonorrhoeae, HPV, or T vaginalis. Human papilloma virus and gonorrhea prevalence rates were 5.7% and 8% in FSWs with STI-associated symptoms. Sexually transmitted infections showed significant association with duration of prostitution (odds ratio [OR]HPV = 1.009 [95% confidence interval [95% CI: 1.004-1.01]; ORgonorrhea = 1.01 [95% CI: 1.00-1.01]) and condom usage (ORHPV = 0.11 [95% CI: 0.012-0.98]; ORgonorrhea = 0.04 [95% CI: 0.005-0.33]). Conclusion: Due to the literature gap on the Iranian FSWs’ sexual health and the intense stigma around this subject, in Iran, our results would be useful for developing an efficient intervention program. The prevalence of STIs in Isfahan FSWs can be controlled with programs such as consistent condom use and STI treatment. In addition, as just one-tenth of FSWs with an STI symptom were positive for an STI, symptomatic diagnosis of STIs might be insufficient.

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