Prevalence and Assessment of Clinical Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Female Sex Workers in Two Cities of India
Joint Authors
Rao, G.
Kumta, S.
Wi, T.
Narayanan, P.
Das, A.
Risbud, A.
Neilsen, G.
Prabhakar, P.
Gangakhedkar, R.
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-06-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
Control of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among female sex workers (FSWs) is an important strategy to reduce HIV transmission.
A study was conducted to determine the prevalence and assess the current clinical management of STIs in India.
Methods.
FSWs attending three clinics for regular checkups or symptoms were screened for study eligibility.
A behavioral questionnaire was administered, clinical examination performed, and laboratory samples collected.
Results.
417 study participants reported a mean number of 4.9 (SD 3.5) commercial clients in the last week.
14.6% reported anal sex in the last three months.
Consistent condom use with commercial and regular partners was 70.1% and 17.5%, respectively.
The prevalence of gonorrhea was 14.1%, chlamydia 16.1%, and trichomoniasis 31.1% with a third of all infections being asymptomatic.
Syphilis seropositivity was 10.1%.
Conclusions.
At study sites, presumptive treatment for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis screening should continue.
Presumptive treatment for trichomoniasis should be considered.
Consistent condom use and partner treatment need to be reemphasized.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Das, A.& Prabhakar, P.& Narayanan, P.& Neilsen, G.& Wi, T.& Kumta, S.…[et al.]. 2011. Prevalence and Assessment of Clinical Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Female Sex Workers in Two Cities of India. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Das, A.…[et al.]. Prevalence and Assessment of Clinical Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Female Sex Workers in Two Cities of India. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476167
American Medical Association (AMA)
Das, A.& Prabhakar, P.& Narayanan, P.& Neilsen, G.& Wi, T.& Kumta, S.…[et al.]. Prevalence and Assessment of Clinical Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Female Sex Workers in Two Cities of India. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476167
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476167