scholarly journals Knowledge on mode of transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS among the floating sex workers in some selected areas of Dhaka City

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-45
Author(s):  
Lutfun Nahar ◽  
Farzana Mahejabin ◽  
Shamima Parveen
Keyword(s):  
Sex Workers ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Unsafe Sex ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mode Of Transmission ◽  
Prevention Of Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Knowledge on sexually transmitted disease like HIV/AIDS can affect and help in reducing the incidence and number of cases of the disease in the community. The present study makes an attempt to assess the knowledge on mode of transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS among the floating sex workers in some selected areas of Dhaka city. A descriptive type of cross-sectional study was conducted for a period of six months from January to June 2009, in Drop in centers in some selected areas of Dhaka city. Data were collected from 90 floating sex workers to find their knowledge about HIV/AIDS. Of the 90 respondents, 88 (97.8%) respondents had heard of HIV/AIDS. Majority of them (52, 57.9%) were got knowledge on HIV/AIDS from NGO workers followed by 13 (14.4%) from radio and 12(13.3%) from television. Most of the respondents (74, 82.2%) knew that HIV could be transmitted by unsafe sex with a known case of AIDS. Regarding prevention of HIV/AIDS, 73(81.1%) respondents knew that use of condom was a way of prevention of AIDS. Majority (51, 56.7%) scored average knowledge on transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS. Government and non-government organizations and media can play effective role to make people aware of HIV/AIDS particularly the high risk groups. CBMJ 2014 January: Vol. 03 No. 01 P: 41-45

scholarly journals Knowledge on HIV/AIDS amongst bus drivers of Dhulikel, Nepal

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-38
Author(s):  
SB Marahatta
Keyword(s):  
High Mobility ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Unsafe Sex ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Bus Drivers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Migrant Populations ◽  
Transport Workers ◽  
Hiv Aids

Introduction: One of the growing epidemics in the world today is HIV/AIDS. In the cities with high mobility, bus drivers and transport workers are considered as the risk group for HIV/AIDS. In Kavre district, the increased mobility along with Araniko highway and Banepa Bardibas highways has drastically increased the vulnerabilities of younger populations in particularly to HIV/AIDS and STDs. Most of these young people do not have access to information, condoms, supportive services which enable them to have safer sex. Methodology: A descriptive cross sectional study was done to assess knowledge about HIV/AIDS among bus drivers of Dhulikhel. Results: After the analysis and interpretation of the data, study revealed that majority of the respondents i.e. 38% (n=19) were between age 20-24 years. Among them vast majority of the respondents i.e 82% (n=41) have heard from media (radio, Television and newspapers). Regarding transmission of HIV/AIDS 90% (n=45) of the respondents mentioned that unsafe sex is the means of transmission. Still 24% (n=12) believe that sharing clothes and 2% (n=1) believe that kissing can transmit HIV/AIDS. As per prevention measures 90% (n=5) have the knowledge that using condom during sexual intercourse can prevent HIV/ AIDS. 8% (n=4) of the respondents still believe that HIV/AIDS is curable and rest of them i.e. 92% (n=46) of the respondents knew that HIV/AIDS is not curable. Conclusion: The present study strongly recommends that there is immediate need of program to create awareness of public motor drivers and co-workers, vulnerable youths and other high risk groups of people including migrant populations. SAARC Journal of Tuberculosis, Lung Diseases & HIV/AIDS 2012; IX (1) 35-38 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/saarctb.v9i1.6963

scholarly journals Knowledge about Hiv/Aids among Drivers in Birgunj Bus Park: A Descriptive Analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 50-53
Author(s):  
Shambhu Prasad Patel
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
High Mobility ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Unsafe Sex ◽  
Supportive Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Migrant Populations ◽  
Means Of Transmission ◽  
Hiv Aids

One of the growing epidemics in the world today is HIV/AIDS. In the cities with high mobility, bus drivers are considered as the risk group for HIV/AIDS. Most of these younger people do not have access to information, condoms, supportive services which enable them to have safer sex. A descriptive cross sectional study was done to access knowledge about HIV/AIDS among drivers of Birgunj Bus Park. The analysis of the data revealed that majority of the respondents were between ages 20-24 years; have heard from media (radio, Television and newspapers); unsafe sex is the means of transmission and using condom during sexual intercourse can prevent HIV/AIDS. The present study strongly recommends that there is immediate need of program to create awareness among drivers including co-workers, vulnerable youths and other high risk groups such as migrant populations. Academic Voices, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2013, Pages 50-53 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/av.v3i1.9589

scholarly journals Acceptance and utilization of HIV testing among the youth: a cross-sectional study in Techiman, Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-149
Author(s):  
Bernard YA Asare ◽  
Henrietta Y Yeboaa ◽  
Bismark Dwumfour-Asare
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hiv Screening ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Awareness Campaign ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Prevention Of Hiv ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Hiv Aids

Background: In Ghana, efforts including ‘Know Your Status’ campaign have been made to increase awareness and improve the uptake of HIV screening. Objective: This study examined the acceptance and utilization of the HIV/AIDS ‘Know Your Status’ campaign and determine dthe differences in HIV testing by demographic characteristics among the youth in Techiman, Ghana. Method: This study was a cross-sectional study conducted among the youth aged 15-24 years. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 200 purposively selected respondents. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 19.6±2.72 years. There was a universal awareness (100%) of HIV/AIDs, and were knowledgeable about the mode of transmission, symptoms and the prevention of HIV. A high proportion of the respon- dents (n=161, 80.5%) had heard about the ‘Know Your Status’ (KYS) campaign. Less than half of respondents (n=91, 45.5%) had tested for HIV, and only 16.5% (n=15/91) of respondents tested through the KYS campaign. Testing for HIV was associ- ated with age (p<0.001) and marital status (p<0.001). Conclusion: The youth should therefore be targeted in the awareness and the ‘Know Your Status campaigns’, and in an effort- sto promote screening for HIV. Keywords: Awareness; campaign; knowledge; HIV/AIDS; know your status; screening.

Prevalence of HIV-1, HIV-2 and HTLV antibody, in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil, 1993-1994

1996 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 365-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Broutet ◽  
A. de Queiroz Sousa ◽  
F. Placido Basilio ◽  
H. Luis Sa ◽  
F. Simon
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
T Lymphotropic Virus ◽  
Commercial Enzyme Immunoassay ◽  
Hiv 1

To evaluate the respective part of HIV-1, HIV-2 and human T lymphotropic virus (HTLV) infection in Fortaleza, the principal city of the Ceara state (Northeast of Brazil), a cross-sectional seroepidemiological survey was conducted from July 1993 to February 1994 in 6 selected groups: pregnant women, tuberculosis (Tb) patients, sexually transmitted disease (STD) patients, female and male commercial sex workers (CSWs) and prisoners. Sera were screened by Mixt HIV-1/HIV-2 commercial enzyme immunoassay and ELISA HTLV I/II. Each serum found positive by ELISA was confirmed by Western blot. A total of 2917 persons were interviewed, of whom 2754 (94.4%) agreed to participate and gave a blood sample. Twenty-eight were found to be HIV-1 antibody positive. The prevalence ranged from 0.25% in pregnant women to 2.9% in male CSWs. The prevalence was 1% in STD patients and 0.44% in Tb patients. None of the sera was found positive for HIV-2. The prevalence of antibodies to HTLV-I varied from 0.12% in pregnant women to 1.21% in female CSWs. Five sera were positive for HTLV-II. These results confirm the hypothesis that the HIV epidemic in Northeastern Brazil is still limited to high risk groups. Repeated cross-sectional surveys of this type should be performed as a surveillance tool to study the dynamics of this epidemic in low prevalence areas. Defining risk factors should allow targeting of intervention strategies.

Patterns of sexual behaviors and related factors among prisoners in Iran: results from a national survey in 2015

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
Ghobad Moradi ◽  
Amjad Mohamadi-Bolbanabad ◽  
Sonia Darvishi ◽  
Fatemeh Azimian Zavareh ◽  
Bakhtiar Piroozi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Unsafe Sex ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
History Of

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine patterns of sexual behaviors and related factors among prisoners in Iran, 2015. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study was a part of a bio-behavioral surveillance survey conducted on 6,200 prisoners in 26 prisons in Iran. The subjects were selected through multi-stage sampling. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data on participant’s demographics and history of sexual behaviors. Using STATA-12 software, the collected data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, and crude and adjusted logistic regression. Findings A total of 5,508 prisoners with a response rate of 88.8 percent participated in this study. Of all prisoners, 55 percent (n=3,027) had a history of “unsafe sex in the lifetime” of whom 53.4 percent (n=1,549) never used condoms during unsafe sex in the lifetime. Based on the results of multivariate analysis, risk factors for “unsafe sex in lifetime” were the following: higher level of education (AOR=1.79, CI: 1.41–2.28), being single (AOR=1.32, CI: 1.18–1.47), unemployed before imprisonment (AOR=1.45, CI: 1.06–1.97), having history of previous imprisonment (AOR=1.31, CI: 1.17–1.47) and history of drug use in the lifetime (AOR=1.53, CI: 1.35–1.75). Originality/value Prisoners are high-risk groups that are prone to practice unsafe sex. Prisoners who are single, unemployed before imprisonment, a drug user, with a higher level of education and with a history of imprisonment are likely to be sexually active in their lifetime. Thus, they are a priority for receiving suitable interventions.

HIV risk in Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan: an emerging epidemic in injecting and commercial sex networks

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. 486-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asma Bokhari ◽  
Naseer M Nizamani ◽  
Denis J Jackson ◽  
Naghma E Rehan ◽  
Motiur Rahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sex Workers ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Risk Behaviour ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Male Sex Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hiv Antibodies

The objective of this study was to measure HIV prevalence and risk behaviour in injecting drug users (IDUs), male sex workers (MSWs), Hijras (transgenders), female sex workers (FSWs) and male truckers in Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan. The design was a linked-anonymous cross-sectional study of individuals identified at key venues or through peer referral. Approximately 400 respondents in each group (200 for Hijras) responded to a standardized questionnaire and were tested for HIV antibodies at each site. In Karachi, 23% of IDUs and 4% of MSWs were HIV positive, and HIV-positive individuals were identified in all risk groups in at least one city. Two-thirds of all IDUs used a shared needle in the previous week, and unprotected commercial sex activity with men and women was high. The HIV epidemic has entered IDU and male and female commercial sex networks in Karachi and Lahore. Targeted intervention services must be scaled up and risk group surveillance intensified.

scholarly journals Sexual lifestyle and socio-demographic profile of female floating sex workers in some selected areas of Dhaka city

Pulse ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
F Mahejabin ◽  
L Nahar ◽  
S Parveen
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Condom Usage ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Mean

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted for a period of six months in some locations of Dhaka city. Data was collected from 90 floating sex workers to find out their socio-demographic characteristics, sexual lifestyle particularly safe sex by using condom among them. Of the 90 respondents, mean age of the respondents was 22.21 (+4.87) with a range of < 18 to >26 years. 42 (46.7%) of the respondents were married. 73 (81.1%) of the respondents were the main earning member of the family. The mean family income was Taka 7700 (+3872.838). Majority 33(36.7%) of the respondents were illiterate. The main reason for accepting sex selling profession it was found that more than half i.e. 62 (68.9%) of the respondents were bluffed and 24 (26.7%) respondents accepted this profession of their own will. The duration of sex work of 29 (32.2%) of the respondents was less than 1 year (6-8 months) and 24 (26.6%) of the respondents were 4-5 years. 59 of the respondent always used condoms (65.6%). A significant number of respondents, 31 (34.4%) did not use condom. The reason for not using condom was client’s dissatisfaction (25, 80.6%) and 4 (12.9%) respondents used other methods of contraception. Among the respondents, 78 (86.7%) used condom during last sexual intercourse. In the study, 45 (76.3%) respondents knew condom as a preventive measure and advocated its use in each sexual intercourse. (?² = 4.356; d f=1 P= 0.037). 60 (76.3%) of the respondents knew condom use as a preventive measure and used it in last sexual intercourse and highly significant association was found (?² = 17.61; df=1 P<0.001) between knowledge and practice. Promoting constant condom usage with clients among the female floating sex workers should be sustained and reinforced.Pulse Vol.7 January-December 2014 p.29-37

scholarly journals Awareness of HIV/AIDS among the grass-widows

1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-28
Author(s):  
Tazreen Mona
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexual Relationship ◽  
Unskilled Labor ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Education Group ◽  
Unskilled Laborer ◽  
Hiv Aids

The migrant workers in Bangladesh are at high risk of getting HIV infection due to factors like staying away from family for long periods which leave them vulnerable towards sexual relationship with commercial sex workers (CSW) and having sexual relationship with other men (MSM). This paper aimed to explore the level of awareness on HIV/AIDs among the women whose husbands stay apart from them for over a period of 6 months. For this cross sectional study, women attending public and private hospitals in Dhaka city were selected purposively. The participants were interviewed using a partially open-structured questionnaire. A total of 404 subjects were interviewed. Most of the respondents were housewives (85.7%). The higher education group had a high prevalence of awareness (>=HSC vs. SSC: 45.0% vs. 8.5%; p<0.001). The prevalence of awareness was significantly higher among the employed than the housewives (50% vs. 12.4%, p<0.001). Although the wives of the unskilled labor and the skilled employee were equal (25% vs. 25%), the wives of skilled employee had significantly higher awareness than the wives of the unskilled laborer (30.7 vs. 10.9%, p = 0.001). The study concludes that higher awareness level was significantly associated with higher education of the participants and higher education of the husband. Occupationally, housewives were found to have very low level of awareness compared with the employed group of participants. Again the wives of skilled employees had a significantly higher prevalence of awareness compared with the wives of unskilled laborer.Ibrahim Med. Coll. J. 2011; 5(1): 25-28 Key Words: HIV/AIDs; awareness; grass-widows.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/imcj.v5i1.9858

scholarly journals FAKTOR DETERMINAN KONSISTENSI PEMAKAIAN KONDOM PADA PEKERJA SEKS PEREMPUAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Dwi Murtono
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Hiv Aids

ENGLISHAwareness level of condom use consistently among high-risk groups is still low. HIV/AIDS incidents can be triggered by inconsistency of condom use. The purpose of this research was to determine the factors associated with the consistency of condom usage in female sex workers. The research used a quantitative descriptive approach with a cross sectional design. The research period was from June to September 2018 with the location of research in the prostitution areas in Margorejo Subdistrict, Pati. Sample selection used incidental sampling with 70 respondents. Data analysis used Chi square (X2) with Confidence Interval (CI) value of 95% (α = 0.05) by using 2x2 table. The results of the research:  factors that are related to the consistency of condom use in female sex workers are income level and marital status. Low income sex workers will try to find clients as many as possible without using a condom. Meanwhile , the married clients or those who have wife tended to use condom when having sex with female sex workers due to protecting their spouses. INDONESIAKesadaran untuk menggunakan kondom secara konsisten pada kelompok seks berisiko masih rendah. Kejadian HIV/AIDS salah satunya dipicu oleh kelompok yang mempunyai perilaku penggunaan kondom yang tidak konsisten. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor yang berhubungan dengan konsistensi pemakaian kondom pada pekerja seks perempuan (PSP). Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan rancangan desain potong lintang. Waktu penelitian bulan Juni sampai dengan September 2018 dengan lokasi penelitian di Lokalisasi Kecamatan Margorejo. Pemilihan sampel dengan insidental sampling dengan jumlah 70 responden. Analisis data menggunakan Chi square (X2) dengan nilai Confidence Interval (CI) sebesar 95% (α=0,05) dengan menggunakan tabel 2x2. Hasil penelitian yaitu faktor yang berhu- bungan dengan konsistensi pemakaian kondom pada pekerja seks perempuan adalah tingkat penghasilan dan status pernikahan. Pekerja seks dengan penghasilan rendah akan berusaha mencari pelanggan sebanyak-banyaknya tanpa memakai kondom. Laki-laki yang telah menikah dan memiliki pasangan resmi (istri) cenderung untuk menggunakan kondom saat melakukan hubungan seks dengan pekerja seks perempuan untuk mencegah adanya dampak negatif terhadap pasangan resminya.

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