Risk Factors and Syndromic Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Sex Workers in the Kadiolo Circle

Aminta, Diarra; Cissoko, Yacouba; Konaté, Issa; Clemence, Matchim Kouam; Samaké, Djibril; Madou, Traore; Sounkalo, Daou

doi:10.4236/aid.2021.112011

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“…In the same study, the prevalence of STIs was lower in men (3%) compared to women. 15 Similarly, the HIV epidemic in Mali is concentrated in important demographics, particularly female sex workers. 16 Despite the relatively high prevalence of STIs among women in Mali compared to men, a gap in the literature exists on the prevalence and correlates of STIs among AGYW (15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24).…”

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“…15 Similarly, the HIV epidemic in Mali is concentrated in important demographics, particularly female sex workers. 16 Despite the relatively high prevalence of STIs among women in Mali compared to men, a gap in the literature exists on the prevalence and correlates of STIs among AGYW (15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24). Knowing the prevalence and correlates of STIs among AGYW in Mali is an important step towards preventing and controlling STIs.…”

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Self-reported sexually transmitted infections among adolescent girls and young women in Mali: analysis of prevalence and predictors

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Balame³

et al. 2023

BMJ Open

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ObjectiveTo examine the prevalence and predictors of self-reported sexually transmitted infections (SR-STIs) among adolescent girls and young women in Mali.DesignWe performed a cross-sectional analysis of data from the Demographic and Health Survey of Mali, which was conducted in 2018. A weighted sample of 2105 adolescent girls and young women aged 15–24 was included. Percentages were used to summarise the results of the prevalence of SR-STIs. We used a multilevel binary logistic regression analysis to examine the predictors of SR-STIs. The results were presented using an adjusted odds ratio (aOR) with 95% confidence interval (CI). Statistical significance was set at p<0.05.SettingMali.ParticipantsAdolescent girls (15–19 years) and young women (20–24 years).Outcome measureSR-STIs.ResultsThe prevalence of SR-STIs among the adolescent girls and young women was 14.1% (95% CI=12.3 to 16.2). Adolescent girls and young women who had ever tested for HIV, those with one parity, those with multiparity, those with two or more sexual partners, those residing in urban areas, and those exposed to mass media were more likely to self-report STIs. However, those residing in Sikasso and Kidal regions were less likely to report STIs.ConclusionOur study has shown that SR-STIs are prevalent among adolescent girls and young women in Mali. Health authorities in Mali and other stakeholders should formulate and implement policies and programmes that increase health education among adolescent girls and young women and encourage free and easy access to STI prevention and treatment services.

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