Sexually Transmitted Infection Service Use and Risk Factors for HIV Infection Among Female Sex Workers in Georgetown, Guyana

摘要: The objectives were to identify risk factors for HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) service use patterns among female sex workers in Georgetown Guyana. A cross-sectional study was conducted 299 commercial workers. Methods: prevalence assessed using an oral fluid test sociodemographic behavioral data by interview administered womens group members. 30.6% [95% confidence interval (CI) 24.9-36.3]. Multivariate logistic regression found a significant association between having vaginal ulcer the last 12 months [odds ratio (OR) 4.0 CI 1.4-12.0]. Having had associated with of cocaine. on STI variables associations getting condoms from public sector services (OR 3.1 1.6-5.8) not going back results 3.4 1.1-10.1) tested more than 6 ago 2.8 1.3-6.2). An active program screening treatment ulcerative STIs should be combined substance abuse (SW). Condom promotion are reaching SW at high but stigma may prevent accessing results. (authors)