scholarly journals Nongonococcal cervicitis: The most common cause of fluor albus in female sex workers

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afif Nurul Hidayati ◽  
A. Astindari ◽  
Maylita Sari ◽  
Dwi Murtiastutik ◽  
Sunarko Martodihardjo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Bacterial Vaginosis ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
Female Sex

Female sex workers have a high risk of suffering from sexual transmitted infections (STIs). If the female sex workers suffer from STIs, besides affecting themselves, they also have potential to transmit the disease to their clients. Fluor albus is one of the symptoms of STIs. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the type of STIs that the female sex workers suffer from. This research was conducted retrospectively on 100 female sex workers in Puskesmas Putat Surabaya in 2013-2014. The result of this research showed that from 100 female sex workers, 14 subjects (14%) suffered from gonococcal cervicitis, 51 subjects (51%) suffered from nongonococcal cervicitis, 10 subjects (10%) suffered from nongonococcal cervicitis accompanied by bacterial vaginosis, 9 subjects (9%) suffered from bacterial vaginosis, 1 subject (1%) suffered from trichomoniasis, and 14 subjects (14%) had no data. This research concluded that nongonococcal cervicitis is the most major cause of STIs suffered by female sex workers. Therefore, the vigilances to prevent transmission of nongonococcal infection to the clients is highly needed.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Association between Vaginal Infections and High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Types in Female Sex Workers in Spain

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Rodriguez-Cerdeira ◽  
E. Sanchez-Blanco ◽  
A. Alba
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Bacterial Vaginosis ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Trichomonas Vaginalis ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Vaginal Microbiota ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Associated Lesions

Background. Infection with and persistence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) are the strongest risk factors for cervical cancer. In addition, other genital microorganisms may also be involved in the progression of HPV-associated lesions. Objetive. To evaluate the association of the vaginal microbiota (Candida spp., Trichomonas vaginalis, and bacterial vaginosis) with HR-HPV infection in Spanish female sex workers (FSWs). Methods. This cross-sectional study involved 208 (FSWs; age, 18–49 years) who visited a sexually transmitted infection (STI) information and prevention center (SERGAS) between January 2010 and December 2011. Face-to-face interviews were carried out. Cervical and vaginal samples were examined for human papillomavirus (HPV), Trichomonas vaginalis, Candida spp., and microorganisms related to bacterial vaginosis (BV). Results. HR-HPV was found to be significantly associated with BV in FSWs with positive results for HPV16-related types (31, 33, 35, and 52). T. vaginalis was isolated in FSWs with the following HR-HPVs: 18, 45, 66, and 68. Candida spp. were isolated only in FSWs with HPV 18-positive infection. Conclusion. We demonstrate a significant prevalence of HR-HPVs in FSWs with disturbances in the vaginal microbiota.

scholarly journals High risk of HIV in non-brothel based female sex workers in India

2005 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rakhi Dandona ◽  
◽  
Lalit Dandona ◽  
Juan Pablo Gutierrez ◽  
Anil G Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex

scholarly journals High-Risk Behaviors Among Regular and Casual Female Sex Workers in Iran: A Report from Western Asia

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehran Asadi-Ali Abadi ◽  
Jamileh Abolghasemi ◽  
Shahnaz Rimaz ◽  
Reza Majdzadeh ◽  
Mostafa Shokoohi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
High Risk Behaviors ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Western Asia

scholarly journals Prevalence, incidence, and distribution of human papillomavirus types in female sex workers in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-118
Author(s):  
Kristen Sweet ◽  
Claire Bosire ◽  
Busola Sanusi ◽  
Carly J Sherrod ◽  
Jessie Kwatampora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Hpv Prevalence ◽  
Hiv Negative

Female sex workers (FSWs) have a notably high risk of acquiring human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Relatively few studies address the type-specific prevalence and incidence of HPV among FSWs in sub-Saharan Africa. FSWs (n = 348) attending the Korogocho clinic in Nairobi, Kenya participated from August 2009 to March 2011. HPV DNA was detected using the SPF10-LiPA25 PCR assay. Baseline prevalence of HPV infection and cervical dysplasia were calculated, stratified by HIV-serostatus. Incidence rate (IR) of infection was calculated as number of new infections from baseline over person-months among 160 HPV-negative participants with complete 12-month follow-up. Baseline HPV prevalence was 23.6% for any HPV and 20.4% for high-risk HPV (hrHPV) types. Most prevalent types were HPV52 (10.1%), HPV35 (2.3%), and HPV51 (2.3%). A quarter (24%) of participants were HIV-positive. HPV prevalence was higher in HIV-positive (32.1%) than HIV-negative (20.8%) participants. hrHPV prevalence was higher in HIV-positive (27.4%) than HIV-negative (18.2%) women. During follow-up, HPV IR was 31.4 (95% CI: 23.8–41.5) for any HPV and 24.2 (95% CI: 17.9–32.8) for hrHPV types. HPV52 had the highest IR (6.0; 95% CI: 6.5–10.3). Overall HPV and hrHPV prevalence were lower than expected, but both prevalence and incidence were higher in HIV-positive than in HIV-negative women.

scholarly journals Cervical Human Papillomavirus Prevalence, Genotypes, and Associated Risk Factors among Female Sex Workers in Greater Accra, Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Rashid Adams ◽  
Priscillia Awo Nortey ◽  
Benjamin Ansah Dortey ◽  
Richard Harry Asmah ◽  
Edwin Kwame Wiredu
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Human Papillomaviruses ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Hpv Prevalence ◽  
Hpv Genotypes

Cervical cancer is a largely preventable disease mediated by persistent infection with high-risk Human Papillomaviruses (Hr-HPV). There are now three approved vaccines against the most common HPV genotypes. In Ghana, mortality due to cervical cancer is on the rise, due to the absence of an organized and effective cervical cancer prevention and control program. Data on circulating HPV genotypes is important for studying the likely impact of mass introduction of HPV vaccination of the female population before sexual debut. High HPV prevalence has been reported in Female Sex Workers (FSWs), who constitute an important active group for maintenance of HPV in the population. This study was conducted to determine the size of HPV prevalence in this group and to provide information for future assessment of the impact of vaccine introduction in the country. We conducted a cross-sectional study where the snowballing technique was used to identify and select FSW’s ≥18 years, operating within suburbs of Greater Accra Region (GAR). A risk factor assessment interview was conducted and cervical swabs were collected for HPV-DNA detection and genotyping by Nested Multiplex PCR. Hundred participants, age ranging from 18 to 45 years, median 24 years, were studied. The prevalence of Cervical HPV was 26%. Eleven genotypes were detected comprising 9 high-risk in order of decreasing prevalence HPV-16 (8%), HPV-35 (5%), HPV-33/39/-68 (3%), HPV-52/51/59 (2%) and HPV-18 (1%) and 2 Low-risk types, HPV-42(3%), and HPV-43 (1%). Three women had HPV types that could not be genotyped by our method. Oral contraceptives use was associated with a reduced chance of HPV infection (P=0.002; OR=0.19, 95% CI 0.07-0.54). This study found a high HPV prevalence among FSWs in the GAR. A high number of Hr-HPV genotypes seen are vaccine preventable, providing additional compelling argument for implementing a national cervical cancer prevention plan including vaccination.

Management of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV prevention in men at high risk: targeting clients and non-paying sexual partners of female sex workers in Benin

AIDS ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 14 (16) ◽  
pp. 2523-2534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine M. Lowndes ◽  
Michel Alary ◽  
Cyriaque A. B. Gnintoungbé ◽  
Emmanuelle Bédard ◽  
Léonard Mukenge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Diseases ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Female Sex

scholarly journals Infection with high-risk HPV types among female sex workers in northern Vietnam

2012 ◽  
Vol 85 (2) ◽  
pp. 288-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huyen Thi Thanh Hoang ◽  
Azumi Ishizaki ◽  
Cuong Hung Nguyen ◽  
Vuong Thi Tran ◽  
Kaori Matsushita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Northern Vietnam ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Hpv Types ◽  
High Risk Hpv

scholarly journals Identifying Risk Factors and Spatial Clustering of HIV Infection Among Female Sex Workers in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-53
Author(s):  
Elangovan Arumugam ◽  
Vasna Joshua ◽  
Santhakumar Aridoss ◽  
Ganesh Balasubramanian ◽  
Nagaraj Jaganathasamy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Sex Work ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Component Analysis ◽  
Index Score ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Selling Sex

Background: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic in India is generally considered to be more concentrated, with the focus on high-risk groups including female sex workers (FSWs). The Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance (IBBS), the first nationwide surveillance conducted during 2014-2015, collected many key indicators, including indicators related to HIV/STI transmission. The purpose of this study was to develop an index score for each domain surveyed and to identify focus areas for interventions among FSWs. Methods: The study population consisted of 27,007 FSWs. Forty high-risk related covariates of HIV/STI transmission, demographic characteristics, sexual history, condom practices, knowledge of HIV/STI and biological variables were considered. The original data set was examined using the correlation matrix and was reduced to 15 highly-correlated factors using principal component analysis. The factors were further improved using varimax rotation and the percentage of variation was used as weights to obtain the initial score for each domain, which were then standardized for comparison. Bartlett’s test of sphericity was examined before the factor extraction. Results: Six factors were extracted, which together explained about 73% of the total variation. The factors were: (1) more number of clients; (2) younger FSW and started selling sex at younger age; (3) experiencing condom breakage; (4) having occasional clients and poor HIV/AIDS knowledge; (5) illiteracy; and (6) a longer period of sex work. Six domains with an index score of above 80, from the states of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand need greater intervention. Conclusion and Implications for Translation: FSWs’ current age, age at commencement of sex work, and the number of clients were the indicators most-associated with HIV infection. Therefore, program and policy interventions should focus on FSWs who are younger than <25 years, who started selling sex at <22 years, and who have >10 clients. Key words: • Female Sex Worker • Kriged Map • Factor Analysis • Principle Component Analysis • HIV • Sexually Transmitted Infections   Copyright © 2021 Elangovan et al. Published by Global Health and Education Projects, Inc. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work, first published in this journal, is properly cited.

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