Predictors of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Female Sex Workers (FSWs) in a City of Northern India

Shukla, Pooja; Masood, Jamal; Singh, Joginder; Vk, Singh; Gupta, Abhishek; Krishna, Asuri

doi:10.4103/0970-0218.153878

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“…The prevalence of these infections is considerably higher among high risk groups (HRGs) such as female commercial sex workers (FCSWs), ranging from 20-30%. 7 In the present study, 19% of female commercial sex workers reported history of sexually transmitted infections which is in concordance with other studies on FCSWs of India in which the number of FCSWs having reported STI episodes was in the similar range. A qualitative study conducted to assess the psychological morbidity among female commercial sex workers at Victoria Hospital, Bangalore, showed 22% of their respondents were suffering from sexually transmitted diseases.…”

Section: Sexually Transmitted Infections (Stis) Andsupporting

confidence: 92%

Targeted Interventions to Improve the Health of Female Sex Workers in Amritsar: A Cross-Sectional Study

Manprt Vohraa,

Sanjeev Mahajan,

Preeti Padda

et al. 2023

IJPHRD

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Introduction: Individuals working in the sex industry continue to experience many negative health outcomes such as sexually transmitted infections and HIV/ AIDS, owing to lack of knowledge, careless attitude, inaccessibility of contraceptives or practice of unprotected sex.Aims/objectives: To assess the targeted interventions done to improve the health of female sex workers (FSWs) in Amritsar. Material & Methods:This cross-sectional study, in 4 randomly selected hotspot areas under targeted intervention (TI) included 180 FSWs after obtaining written informed consent. We used one to one interview for collecting required information on structured questionnaire. The data was compiled using Microsoft excel and analyzed using EpiInfo07 by calculating proportions and inferential statistics.Results: Age of study participants ranged from 19-45 years and most (66%) belonged to middle socio-economic class. Majority (73%) were in the profession for 3-5 years. Majority i.e. 98% underwent regular health checkups and HIV testing conducted by T.I. site. None was HIV positive. All FSWs (100%) were provided condom regularly by T.I. site. 85% reported to have knowledge about STIs. 95% reported regular conduction of health education programs by T.I. site. Conclusion:Targeted interventions play a key role in conducting regular health check-ups of FSWs, imparting knowledge about STIs, its prevention and provision of condoms.

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Section: Sexually Transmitted Infections (Stis) Andsupporting

confidence: 92%

Targeted Interventions to Improve the Health of Female Sex Workers in Amritsar: A Cross-Sectional Study

Manprt Vohraa,

Sanjeev Mahajan,

Preeti Padda

et al. 2023

IJPHRD

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“…An FSW was defined as a woman who exchanged sex for money or gifts, and an NRP was defined as a woman who was neither an FSW nor their regular female sex partner (stable girlfriend or wife). The same definitions have been used in many published studies targeting heterosexual males in China [ 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 ]. The following questions were used to measure their sexual behaviors with NRPs and FSWs: (1) did you have sexual intercourse with an NRP in the past 6 months?…”

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confidence: 99%

Multifaceted Determinants of Sexual Intercourse with Non-Regular Female Sex Partners and Female Sex Workers among Male Factory Workers in China—A Cross-Sectional Survey

Zhang

Chen

Zhu

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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With a stratified multi-stage sampling approach, 1361 male factory workers in the Longhua district of the Shenzhen Municipality of China were selected to investigate the multifaceted determinants of sexual intercourse with non-regular female sex partners (NRP) and female sex workers (FSW) among them. The results showed that 24.5% and 21.2% of participants had sexual intercourse with NRP and FSW in the past 6 months, respectively. More specifically, at the individual level, perceived higher job stress and maladaptive coping styles were linked with a higher likelihood of having sexual intercourse with NRP and FSW (adjusted odds ratios [AOR] ranged from 1.06 to 1.17). At the interpersonal level, those who had higher exposure to information related to sexual intercourse with NRP or FSW were more likely to have sex with these female sex partners (AOR: 1.08 & 1.11). At the social structural level, perceived social norms supporting multiple sex partnerships were linked with a higher likelihood of having sexual intercourse with NRP and FSW (AOR: 1.10 & 1.11). No interaction effects were found between the variables at different levels. Providing pre-employment training to clarify roles and job duties, introducing adaptive coping strategies, and addressing misconceptions of social norms are useful strategies to reduce sexual intercourse with NRP or FSW.

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“…(2) Although community-based surveys by Indian Council of Medical Research have shown STIs and RTIs to be prevalent in about 6% of adult Indians, (3) many studies have documented the prevalence of these infections ranging from 6% to 61% with a considerably greater occurrence among high-risk groups. (4,5,6,7). Both men and women are affected by STIs/RTIs, but the larger vaginal surface in women makes them more vulnerable as reflected in the national survey.…”

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Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections and its Associated factors among women living with HIV/AIDS

Alvi

Khalique

Ahmad

et al. 2019

Indian J Community Health

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Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are significant public health problem in India. Studies have shown a considerably higher prevalence of STIs among females as well as in high-risk groups. Thus, we conducted this study to estimate the prevalence of STIs and to find out its associated factors among women living with HIV/AIDS. Material & Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the ART centre, Aligarh. A total of 170 HIV positive women were approached with study tools comprising of pre-structured proforma. NACO STIs Syndromes were used to estimate STIs. Data was analyzed using the SPSS version 20.0, keeping significance at p<0.05. Results: We found the self-reported prevalence of STIs in HIV positive women to be 18.2% (31/170) at the time of interview and 49.4% (84/170) ever since the diagnosis of HIV. Most of the HIV women were presently having vaginal/cervical or urethral discharge syndrome (93.5%) and genital ulcer syndrome (16.1%). STIs were significantly associated with uneducated females and with irregular use of condoms. Conclusion: This study found the prevalence of STIs to be still higher among HIV positive women, in spite of years of targeted interventions reducing it. A proper action and further researches are required to explore and manage variables associating STIs for reducing its prevalence

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Predictors of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Female Sex Workers (FSWs) in a City of Northern India

Cited by 7 publications

References 5 publications

Targeted Interventions to Improve the Health of Female Sex Workers in Amritsar: A Cross-Sectional Study

Targeted Interventions to Improve the Health of Female Sex Workers in Amritsar: A Cross-Sectional Study

Multifaceted Determinants of Sexual Intercourse with Non-Regular Female Sex Partners and Female Sex Workers among Male Factory Workers in China—A Cross-Sectional Survey

Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections and its Associated factors among women living with HIV/AIDS

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