Decline in the prevalence of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases among female sex workers in Cotonou, Benin, 1993-1999
Decline in the prevalence of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases among female sex workers in Cotonou, Benin, 1993-1999
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DOI:
10.1097/00002030-200202150-00019
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发表时间:
2002-02-15
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影响因子:
3.8
通讯作者:
Joly, JR
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作者:
Alary, M;Mukenge-Tshibaka, L;Joly, JR
Background: Within an ongoing HIV/STD prevention project aimed at female sex workers (FSW) in Cotonou, Benin, we evaluated time trends in HIV and STD prevalences from 1993 to 1999.Design: Three serial cross-sectional surveys were conducted in 1993 (n=374), 1995-1996 (n=365), and 1998-1999 (n=591). A questionnaire was administered to the FSW and they were screened for HIV, syphilis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Chlamydia trachomatis.Results: The mean percentage of condom use with clients in the week preceding the interview increased from 62.2% in 1993 to 80.7% in 1998-1999 (P=0.0001). The prevalence of all infections decreased significantly (all P