Behavioral surveillance surveys of the male clients of female sex workers in Hong Kong: Results of three population-based surveys
Behavioral surveillance surveys of the male clients of female sex workers in Hong Kong: Results of three population-based surveys
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DOI:
10.1097/01.olq.0000081393.94426.b4
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发表时间:
2003-08-01
影响因子:
3.1
通讯作者:
Tsui, HY
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作者:
Lau, JTF;Tsui, HY
Background: Male clients of female sex workers (FSWs) are an important group vulnerable to HIV infection.Goals: The goal was to administer and assess behavioral surveillance surveys of male clients of FSWs in Hong Kong.Study Design: Three population-based telephone surveys of males aged 18 to 60 were conducted from 1998 to 2001 (n = 5159).Results: Of all respondents, about 10.8% to 14% had patronized FSWs in the previous 6 months. Among male clients of FSWs, about 25% did not always use condoms, 4% to 6% had contracted a sexually transmitted disease, 16% had undergone HIV antibody testing, and 20% or more reported having four or more sex partners in the previous 6 months. There was no improvement in condom use over time. Cross-border (from Hong Kong to mainland China) commercial sex was common.Conclusion: The level of risk behaviors associated with male clients of FSWs remained substantial. The overall effectiveness and coverage of relevant prevention programs were questioned.