Low prevalences of HIV infection and sexually transmitted disease among female commercial sex workers in Mexico City

F. Uribe-Salas, M. Hernández-Avila, C.J. Conde-Glez, L. Juárez-Figueroa, B. Allen, R. Anaya-Ocampo, C. Del Río-Chiriboga, P. Uribe-Zúñiga and B. De Zalduondo

American Journal of Public Health, 1997, vol. 87, issue 6, 1012-1015

Abstract: Objectives. This study tried to determine human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevalences among female commercial sex workers in Mexico City. Methods. A sampling frame was constructed that included bars, massage parlors, and street corners. Results. Prevalences for Treponema pallidum, herpes simplex virus type 2, HIV, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Chlamydia trachomatis were 6.4%, 65%, 0.6%, 3.7%, and 11.1%, respectively. A significant association was found between higher STD frequencies and working at street sites. Conclusions: Most STD frequencies were lower in comparison with rates found for female sex workers in other countries. However, preventive programs against STD/HIV are needed in this population.

Date: 1997
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