ArticleBMC public health2013
The prevalences of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis infections among female sex workers in China.
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- Correlates of HIV self-testing among female sex workers in China: implications for expanding HIV screening.Infectious diseases of poverty · 2020Article
- HIV/AIDS Among Female Sex Workers in China: Epidemiology and Recent Prevention Strategies.Current HIV/AIDS reports · 2020Review
- Susceptibility of Neisseria gonorrhoeae to azithromycin and ceftriaxone in China: A retrospective study of national surveillance data from 2013 to 2016.PLoS medicine · 2018Article
- Ureaplasma urealyticum and U. parvum in sexually active women attending public health clinics in Brazil.Epidemiology and infection · 2017Article
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- Neisseria gonorrhoeae prevalence, incidence and associated risk factors among female sex workers in a high HIV-prevalence area of China.International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases · 2015Article
- Community-based sexually transmitted infection screening and increased detection of pharyngeal and urogenital Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections in female sex workers in Hong Kong.Sexually transmitted diseases · 2015Article
- Prevalence and correlates of HIV infection and sexually transmitted infections in female sex workers (FSWs) in Shanghai, China.Epidemiology and infection · 2015Article
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Abstract
backgroundSexually transmitted infections (STIs) have become a major public health problem among female sex workers (FSWs) in China. There have been many studies on prevalences of HIV and syphilis but the data about Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infections are limited in this population in China.
methodsA cross-sectional study was performed among FSWs recruited from different types of venues in 8 cities in China. An interview with questionnaire was conducted, followed by collection of a blood and cervical swab specimens for tests of HIV, syphilis, NG and CT infections.
resultsA total of 3,099 FSWs were included in the study. The overall prevalence rates of HIV, syphilis, NG and CT were 0.26%, 6.45%, 5.91% and 17.30%, respectively. Being a FSW from low-tier venue (adjusted odds ratios [AOR]=1.39) had higher risk and being age of ≥ 21 years (AOR=0.60 for 21-25 years; AOR=0.29 for 26-30 years; AOR=0.35 for 31 years or above) had lower risk for CT infection; and having CT infection was significantly associated with NG infection.
conclusionsThe high STI prevalence rates found among FSWs, especially among FSWs in low-tier sex work venues, suggest that the comprehensive prevention and control programs including not only behavioral interventions but also screening and medical care are needed to meet the needs of this population.
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