Sexually transmitted disease symptom management behaviours among female sex workers in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Int J STD AIDS
; 18(5): 324-8, 2007 May.
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| ID: mdl-17524193
ABSTRACT
The objective of this cross-sectional study was to assess prevalence and correlates of self-treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) among female sex workers (FSW) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Enrolled FSW completed a self-administered questionnaire, HIV serologic testing and optional pelvic examination. STD diagnosis was based on physical examination and/or microscopic findings. Of 448 women, 337 (75.0%) accepted examination; of these, 316 (93.8%) received at least one STD-related diagnosis. Nearly half (45.4%) reported prior STD self-treatment, which was associated with HIV infection (age-adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 3.20, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.45-7.53) and condom knowledge (AOR = 2.10, 95% CI = 1.16-3.80). For those with history of STD, immediate resumption of sex work before completing treatment was common (87.0%). STD self-treatment is common among FSW in Tashkent, particularly women with HIV infection. Confidential venues for STD care and condom utilization programmes targeted to FSW and their clients are needed to prevent STD in this setting.
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Assunto principal:
Trabalho Sexual
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Automedicação
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Comportamento Sexual
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Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis
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Infecções por HIV
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
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Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article