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.

scholarly journals P3.167 Young Commercial Sex Workers Are at Higher Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections, the Netherlands, 2006–2011

2013 ◽  
Vol 89 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. A199.4-A200
Author(s):  
N Fournet ◽  
F D H Koedijk ◽  
A P van Leeuwen ◽  
M S van Rooijen ◽  
S J Hahné ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Clients of Female Commercial Sex Workers in Thailand

2000 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 358-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sepehr N. Tabrizi ◽  
Steven Skov ◽  
Verapol Chandeying ◽  
Jatuporn Norpech ◽  
Suzanne M. Garland
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Female Commercial Sex Workers

scholarly journals Risk perception of sexually transmitted infections and HIV in Nigerian commercial sex workers living in Barcelona: a study protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. e003345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Núria Coma Auli ◽  
Cília Mejía-Lancheros ◽  
Anna Berenguera ◽  
Martí Vall Mayans ◽  
Maider Arando Lasagabaster ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Study Protocol ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

scholarly journals Penyesuaian Diri dan Coping Strategy pada Pekerja Seks Komersial yang Terinfeksi Infeksi Menular Seksual

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Putu Tania Lita Devi ◽  
Supriyadi Supriyadi
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Coping Strategy ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Worked as commercial sex workers is very close to a variety of risks as a consequence, one of them is infected with a sexually transmitted infections. The impact of the disease can affect the sex workers from physical and psychological, so they need an adjustment to be able to adjust to the situation and their environment. Positive adjusment requires something named coping strategy, coping strategy is divided into two, first called emotional focused and second called problem focused coping. This study aims to research the relationship between adjustment and coping strategy in commercial sex workers infected sexually transmitted infections.Subjects in this study were 87 commercial sex workers in Denpasar area, between the age 20-55 years old. The instrument of this research is the scale of adjustment and scale of coping strategy that has been tested for validity and reability, the scale of adjusment value rxx = 0,977 and scale of coping strategy value rxx = 0,934.Results of Pearson’s product moment correlations show a correlations of 0,655 with a significants level 0,000 indicates there’s positive relationship between the adjustment to the coping strategy, while the R2 value of 0,429 indicates that the variable can explain the variable adjustment to variable coping strategy by 42,9%.Keywords: Adjusment, Coping Strategy, Sexually Transmited Infections, Commercial Sex Workers.

scholarly journals Risk Factors in Host and Environment for Cervicitis Among Commercial Sex Workers

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Nazarwin Saputra ◽  
Bagoes Widjanarko ◽  
Henry Setyawan
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Oral Sex ◽  
Sex Behavior ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
History Of

sexually transmitted infection (STI) remains a major health problem in some parts of the world. This study aimed to determine the host and environmental factors the effect on the incidence of cervicitis on sex workers. The study was observational case-control design with consecutive sampling technique. Risk factor for cervicitis is a history of sexually transmitted infections (p=0,0001), have couple (boy friend) different gender (p=0,014, OR=4,4; CI95%=1,3-14,3), history of oral sex/cunnilingus (p=0,003, OR=6,8;CI95%=1,9-24,8), smokers (p=0,0001, CI95%=5,6; CI95%=2,4-13,1). Condom use last sex behavior is a protective factor affecting the incidence of cervicitis (p=0,0001, OR= 0,198; CI95 %=0,07- 0,5). The conclusion of this study is to prevent servisitis at-risk groups of commercial sex workers it should avoid from exposure of agents that cause sexually transmitted infections, does not have a spouse who is not authorized (girlfriend) that leads to sex behavior, avoid behaviors oral sex / cunnilingus, no smoke. At-risk behavior should use condoms for prevention servisitis

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