Low prevalences of HIV infection and sexually transmitted disease among female commercial sex workers in Mexico City.
Am J Public Health
; 87(6): 1012-5, 1997 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-9224186
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
This study tried to determine human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevalences among female commercial sex workers in Mexico City.METHODS:
A sampling frame was constructed that included bars, massage parlors, and street corners.RESULTS:
Prevalences for Treponema pallidum, herpes simplex virus type 2, HIV, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Chlamydia trachomatis were 6.4%, 65%, 0.6%, 3.7%, and 11.1%, respectively. A significant association was found between higher STD frequencies and working at street sites.CONCLUSIONS:
Most STD frequencies were lower in comparison with rates found for female sex workers in other countries. However, preventive programs against STD/ HIV are needed in this population.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trabajo Sexual
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Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual
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Infecciones por VIH
Tipo de estudio:
Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Mexico
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Public Health
Año:
1997
Tipo del documento:
Article