Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae and human papilloma virus among women-at risk in the Aegian region of Turkey, and their knowledge about HIV/AIDS.
West Indian Med J
; 57(4): 398-402, 2008 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of selected sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding HIV/AIDS among Turkish brothel based sex-workers (SWs). SUBJECTS ANDMETHODS:
A pre-designed questionnaire was administered to 199 SWs to obtain their sexual behaviours and their level of knowledge of HIV/AIDS. The specimens collected for C trachomatis/N gonorrhoeae and human papillomavirus (HPV) were tested using Gen-Probe PACE 2 and HPV-screening assays, respectively.RESULT:
Aproximately sixty-seven per cent of the SWs knew that condoms afforded protection against HIV/AIDS and 62% reported continued use of condoms. Although most of the SWs had heard about HIV/AIDS, thorough knowledge of transmission and prevention was lacking. The overall estimated rates for C trachomatis/N gonorrhoeae and HPV were 18.6% and 9.7%, respectively.CONCLUSION:
There is a need for further studies to generate more data on the prevalence of STDs and the knowledge of STDs in this population.
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Assunto principal:
Trabalho Sexual
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Infecções por Chlamydia
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Gonorreia
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Infecções por HIV
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Chlamydia trachomatis
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Infecções por Papillomavirus
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En
Ano de publicação:
2008
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Article