Analysis of HIV Correlated Factors in Chinese and Vietnamese Female Sex Workers in Hekou, Yunnan Province, a Chinese Border Region

摘要: Objectives To assess the prevalence and correlated factors of HIV-1 among Chinese Vietnamese female sex workers (FSW) in border county Hekou, Yunnan province, China. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted collecting information on demographics, sexual behavior, medical history, drug use. Blood samples were obtained to test for HIV/STIs. Multivariate logistic regression model used examine associations between infection. Results Of 345 FSWs who participated this study, 112 (32.5%) 233 (67.5) Vietnamese. significantly more likely be positive (7.7%) compared with (0.9%) (p = 0.009). In multivariate analysis, debut at age≤16 (OR 3.8: 95% CI: 1.4, 10.6), last client’s payment <150 RMB ($22 USD) (OR: 5.2, CI; 1.7, 16.6), HSV-2 12.3; 1.6, 94.8) significant infection. Conclusions Differences HIV may indicative differential risk. It is important characterize nature trans-border transmission order gain a better understanding potential impact international epidemic. Understanding designing interventions vulnerable population.