Safer Conception Needs for HIV Prevention among Female Sex Workers in Burkina Faso and Togo
Joint Authors
Schwartz, Sheree R.
Papworth, Erin
Ky-Zerbo, Odette
Anato, Simplice
Grosso, Ashley
Ouedraogo, Henri Gautier
Ketende, Sosthenes
Pitche, Vincent Palokinam
Baral, Stefan
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-10-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Reproductive health programming for female sex workers (FSW) may include contraceptive services but rarely addresses safer pregnancy planning.
Methods.
Adult FSW were enrolled into a cross-sectional study across four sites in Burkina Faso and Togo using respondent-driven sampling.
Sociobehavioral questionnaires and HIV counseling and testing were administered.
Sample statistics and engagement in HIV treatment were described and compared using Chi-squared statistics.
Results.
1,349 reproductive-aged FSW were enrolled from January to July 2013.
Overall, 267 FSW (19.8%) were currently trying to conceive.
FSW trying to conceive were more likely to test positive for HIV at enrollment as compared to women not trying to become pregnant (24.5% versus 17.7%, P<0.01); however awareness of HIV status was similar across groups.
Among FSW trying to conceive, 79.0% (211/267) had previously received HIV testing, yet only 33.8% (23/68) of HIV-infected FSW reported a previous HIV diagnosis.
Overall 25.0% (17/68) of HIV-infected FSW trying to conceive were on antiretroviral therapy.
Conclusion.
FSW frequently desire children.
However engagement in the HIV prevention and treatment cascade among FSW trying to conceive is poor potentiating periconception transmission risks to partners and infants.
Programs to facilitate earlier HIV diagnosis for FSW and safer conception counseling are needed as components of effective combination HIV prevention services.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Schwartz, Sheree R.& Papworth, Erin& Ky-Zerbo, Odette& Anato, Simplice& Grosso, Ashley& Ouedraogo, Henri Gautier…[et al.]. 2014. Safer Conception Needs for HIV Prevention among Female Sex Workers in Burkina Faso and Togo. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Schwartz, Sheree R.…[et al.]. Safer Conception Needs for HIV Prevention among Female Sex Workers in Burkina Faso and Togo. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1035913
American Medical Association (AMA)
Schwartz, Sheree R.& Papworth, Erin& Ky-Zerbo, Odette& Anato, Simplice& Grosso, Ashley& Ouedraogo, Henri Gautier…[et al.]. Safer Conception Needs for HIV Prevention among Female Sex Workers in Burkina Faso and Togo. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1035913
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1035913