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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 / Prevalencia de Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae y el virus del papiloma humano entre las mujeres en riesgo, y sus conocimientos sobre la VIH/SIDA, en la región egea de Turquía
Gazi, H; Surucuoglu, S; Yolasigmaz, G; Sen, M; Akcali, S; Dinc, G; Teker, A; Sanlidag, T; Koroolu, G.
  • Gazi, H; Celal Bayar University Medicine Faculty. Department of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology. Manisa. TR
  • Surucuoglu, S; Celal Bayar University Medicine Faculty. Department of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology. Manisa. TR
  • Yolasigmaz, G; Celal Bayar University Medicine Faculty. Department of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology. Manisa. TR
  • Sen, M; Celal Bayar University Medicine Faculty. Department of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology. Manisa. TR
  • Akcali, S; Celal Bayar University Medicine Faculty. Department of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology. Manisa. TR
  • Dinc, G; Celal Bayar University Medicine Faculty. Department of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology. Manisa. TR
  • Teker, A; Celal Bayar University Medicine Faculty. Department of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology. Manisa. TR
  • Sanlidag, T; Celal Bayar University Medicine Faculty. Department of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology. Manisa. TR
  • Koroolu, G; Celal Bayar University Medicine Faculty. Department of Microbiology and Clinical Microbiology. Manisa. TR
West Indian med. j ; 57(4): 398-402, Sept. 2008. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-672386
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 AND

METHODS:

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.

RESULTS:

Aproximatelly 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.
RESUMEN
ANTECEDENTES El objetivo de este estudio es determinar la pevalencia de las enfermedades de trasmisión sexual (ETS) seleccionadas, y el nivel de conocimientos y actitudes en relación con el VIH/SIDA entre las trabajadoras sexuales (TS) en burdeles turcos. SUJETOS Y

MÉTODOS:

Se aplicó un cuestionario prediseñado a 199 trabajadoras sexuales a fin de revelar sus comportamientos sexuales y su nivel de conocimientos acerca del VIH/SIDA. Las muestras de C trachomatis/N gonorrhoeae y virus del papiloma humano (VPH) recogidas, fueron analizadas mediante la sonda genética conocida como Gen-Probe PACE 2 y ensayos de pesquisaje de VPH, respectivamente.

RESULTADO:

Aproximadamente sesenta y siete por ciento de las TS sabían que los condones daban protección contra el VIH/SIDA, y el 62% reportó uso continuado de condones. Aunque la mayor parte de las TS habían oído acerca del VIH/SIDA, les faltaban conocimientos cabales sobre la trasmisión y prevención de ETS. Las tasas generales estimadas de C trachomatis/N gonorrhoeae y VPH fueron 18.6% y 9.7%, respectivamente.

CONCLUSIÓN:

Es necesario realizar estudios ulteriores a fin de generar más datos acerca de la prevalencia de las ETS y los conocimientos acerca de ellas en esta población.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Sex Work / Chlamydia Infections / Gonorrhea / HIV Infections / Chlamydia trachomatis / Papillomavirus Infections Type of study: Etiology study / Prevalence study / Qualitative research / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Turkey Institution/Affiliation country: Celal Bayar University Medicine Faculty/TR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Sex Work / Chlamydia Infections / Gonorrhea / HIV Infections / Chlamydia trachomatis / Papillomavirus Infections Type of study: Etiology study / Prevalence study / Qualitative research / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Turkey Institution/Affiliation country: Celal Bayar University Medicine Faculty/TR