HIV infection and related risk behaviours among female sex workers in greater Cairo, Egypt
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2012; 18 (9): 920-927
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ABSTRACT
Although illegal in Egypt, prostitution exists. The prevalence of HIV infection among female sex workers [FSWs] in Cairo is not precisely known. This cross-sectional study investigated the high-risk behaviour for HIV infection and HIV prevalence among FSWs in greater Cairo. A total of 431 FSWs were interviewed about their sexual history with paid and unpaid partners, condom use and risky behaviour for HIV infection; all were tested for HIV. Use of alcohol and drugs was reported by 39.9% and 49.0% of the women respectively; 37.6% only used such substances while with a client. Male condoms were known by 72.6% but their use in the previous month was low [32.8%] and only 22.4% had used one with their last client. The main reasons for not using condoms were not thinking of it [40.6%] and client refusal [20.5%]. All the women tested negative for HIV infection. The high-risk behaviour of many FSWs necessitates intervention programmes to reduce their risk of HIV infection
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Asunción de Riesgos
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Prevalencia
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Estudios Transversales
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Condones
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Trabajadores Sexuales
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de prevalencia
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
East Mediterr Health J.
Año:
2012
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