An analysis on HIV rapid test demanding among commercial sex workers / 预防医学

ABSTRACT

Objective To learn the awareness and related factors of HIV rapid test among commercial sex workers(CSWs)in order to improve the HIV rapid test service. Methods The cross-sectional survey was conducted among CSWs in WenzhouCity and Quzhou City which were divided into high-grade, middle-grade and low-grade. Face to face questionnaire surveywas conducted in the research investigation. The investigation content includes social demographic characteristics, rapiddetection of desire, sexual behavior and HIV testing services. EpiData 3.0 database was used for data entry. Statisticalsoftware SPSS21.0 was used in chi-square and logistic regression analysis of multiple factors. Results A total of 401 CSWswere observed, including 136 people in high-grade, 182 people in middle-grade and 83 people in low-grade. Twohundred and two people and 200 people were investigated respectively in Wenzhou and Quzhou City. The rate of willing toaccept the rapid HIV testing was 56.36%(226) . Analysis by logistic analysis, 30 years old of above(OR=3.312, 95%CI1.427-7.691), commercial sexual behavior without using condom or casual usage in last 6 month(OR=4.560, 95%CI2.348-8.855), more than 10 commercial sexual partners(OR=8.767, 95%CI 2.993-25.677), and having HIV rapidtesting in last year(OR=7.784, 95%CI 3.108-19.496) were influencing factors for willing to accept HIV rapid testing.Conclusion In CSW HIV/AIDS intervention, adult, few numbers of sexual partners need to be focused. Improving HIVrapid test service, condom using service, and promoting risk sexual awareness may improve the HIV rapid test acceptancewillingness and behavior.