<i>Chlamydia trachomatis</i> genital infection in migrant female sex workers in Italy

Matteelli, Alberto; Beltrame, Anna; Carvalho, Anna Cristina Calçada; Casalini, Caterina; Forleo, Maria Antonia; Gulletta, Maurizio; El-Hamad, Issa; Pollara, Caterina; Tedoldi, S; Carasi, Sergio; Carosi, Giampiero

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“…Such differences persisted even after controlling for possible confounders. The findings differ from studies in other countries that suggested higher rates of sexual risks and STDs among immigrant FSWs than local FSWs (Baustista et al, 2007;del Amo et al, 2005;Matteelli et al, 2003;Pell et al, 2006). The findings also differ from previous studies among general rural-to-urban migrants in China, which suggested higher sexual risks among rural-to-urban migrants than non-migrants (Li et al, 2004;Liu et al, 2005;Yang et al, 2005b).…”

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“…For instance, studies conducted in Australia, Europe and South America found that migrant FSWs had high rates of HIV risks, including alcohol use, poor awareness of HIV transmission, low rates of condom use and high rates of STDs (Bautista et al, 2008;del Amo et al, 2005;Matteelli et al, 2003;Pell, Dabbhadatta, Harcourt, Tribe, & O'Connor, 2006). However, most of the existing studies regarding migrant FSWs have been conducted among immigrant FSWs, i.e.…”

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HIV/AIDS-related sexual risks and migratory status among female sex workers in a rural Chinese county

Hong

Yang

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AIDS Care

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Currently, there are millions of female sex workers (FSWs) in China and these women play a critical role in the escalating HIV epidemic in the country. Existing studies revealed high mobility of this population, but data on the relationship of FSWs' migratory status and their HIV/AIDS-related sexual risks are limited. A cross-sectional survey was administered among 454 FSWs in a rural county of Guangxi, China. Sexual risks and current infections of sexually transmitted disease (STD) were compared among local FSWs (i.e. those who were the county residents or from other parts of Guangxi) and those FSWs who migrated from outside Guangxi. Data reveal that local FSWs were younger, less educated and newer to the sex industry, and had more sexual risks and higher rates of STDs compared to migrant FSWs. This relationship remains significant after controlling for potential confounders. A higher level of sexual risks and STDs among local FSWs than migrant FSWs in the rural Chinese county suggests the need to examine the relationship between migratory status and HIV/AIDS-related risks within specific social and cultural contexts. The data also underscore an urgent need for culturally appropriate HIV/AIDS-prevention intervention efforts among FSWs in rural or less developed areas in China.

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HIV/AIDS-related sexual risks and migratory status among female sex workers in a rural Chinese county

Hong

Yang

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AIDS Care

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“…Evidence has shown that women in sex work may face abuse and exploitation,11 12 and studies of migrant sex workers suggest this may be exacerbated by insecure immigration status,13 ethnic discrimination,14 ghettoised work conditions,15 reduced access to medical and legal assistance10 16 and higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) 5. Research also suggests that migrants are more vulnerable to mental health problems1 and this may be particularly acute among female sex workers (FSWs) 17.…”

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Systematic review examining differences in HIV, sexually transmitted infections and health-related harms between migrant and non-migrant female sex workers

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The lack of consistent differences in risk between migrants and non-migrants highlights the importance of the local context in mediating risk among migrant FSWs. The higher prevalence of HIV among some FSWs originating from African countries is likely to be due to infection at home where HIV prevalence is high. There is a need for ongoing monitoring and research to understand the nature of risk among migrants, how it differs from that of local FSWs and changes over time to inform the delivery of services.

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“…This also corroborates the results obtained from local studies conducted on clients of FSW Lau, Tsui, & Ho, 2005), showing similar differentials by locales. As migrant sex workers and commercial sex activities among travelers have been common (Hawkes et al, 1994;Matteelli et al, 2003;van Haastrecht et al, 1993), the observed geographic differentials in condom use among FSW and/or their clients may also occur in other places. To our knowledge, this is the first study of this type.…”

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Variations in Condom Use by Locale: A Comparison of Mobile Chinese Female Sex Workers in Hong Kong and Mainland China

Lau

Tsui

Ho³

2007

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The present study investigated the prevalence of HIV and HIV-related behaviors and perceptions among 336 female sex workers (FSW) traveling from mainland China to work in Hong Kong. None of the participants tested HIV positive. Of the participants, 13.2% and 26.8%, respectively, would have unprotected sex with a client in Hong Kong or in mainland China if they liked the client; 16.7% and 21.7%, respectively, would have unprotected sex with a client in Hong Kong and in mainland China if he paid more. Of the participants, 98.5% used condoms in the last episode of sex work in Hong Kong and 78.1% were consistent condom users in Hong Kong in the last month. Yet, among those who previously worked as FSW in mainland China (n = 141), only 28.6% used condoms consistently in mainland China in the last year; 60% of those who used condoms inconsistently while in mainland China became consistent condom users in Hong Kong. Among those who did not use condoms in mainland China, willingness to have unprotected sex with a client who was liked by the FSW was a strong predictor for consistent condom use in Hong Kong (OR = 18.67, p < .001). Among those who were consistent condom users in Hong Kong, the same variable predicted inconsistent condom use while in mainland China (OR = 14.02, p < .05). Condom use behaviors change when FSW are working in different social contexts and behavioral changes are possible. Education programs should take socio-contextual factors into account.

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Chlamydia trachomatis genital infection in migrant female sex workers in Italy

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HIV/AIDS-related sexual risks and migratory status among female sex workers in a rural Chinese county

HIV/AIDS-related sexual risks and migratory status among female sex workers in a rural Chinese county

Systematic review examining differences in HIV, sexually transmitted infections and health-related harms between migrant and non-migrant female sex workers

Variations in Condom Use by Locale: A Comparison of Mobile Chinese Female Sex Workers in Hong Kong and Mainland China

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