Acceptability of vaginal microbicides among female sex workers in urban Beijing,China / 中华流行病学杂志
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
;
(12): 136-138, 2009.
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in Chinese
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ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the aaitudes and willingness towards vaginal microbicides use among female sex workers(FSWs)for HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infection(STI)prevention jn an urban district of Beiiing,China,as well as its related factors.Methods A cross-sectional study using convenience sampling Was conducted.A total of 54 FSWs were recruited from Shijingshan District in urban Beijing.Main outcome vailables were measured by microbicide acceptability score with questionnaire,including high-risk sexual behaviors,self-reported condom use,self-reported HIV/STI history and perception on the risk of HIV/STI.Results Mean score of microbicide acceptability in FSWs was 2.73(ranging 1 to 4).Acceptability score varied by the type of their sex panner(P=0.049),experience of HIV testing(P=0.037)and concems about contracting STI(P=0.042).Willingness to use and covert use of microbicides in FSWS varied significantly with their sex partners(P=0.001).Conclusion FSWs in Shijingshan district might have a positive response to vaginal microbicides use across all hypothetical characteristics in general.Further study iS needed for comprehensive understanding of contextual factors related to it.
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Risk factors
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Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
Year:
2009
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