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- Title
Low prevalences of HIV infection and sexually transmitted disease among female commercial sex workers in Mexico City.
- Authors
Uribe-Salas F; Hernandez-Avila M; Conde-Glez CJ; Juarez-Figueroa L; Allen B; Anaya-Ocampo R; Del Rio-Chiriboga C; Uribe-Zuniga P; de Zalduondo B
- 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.
- Publication
American Journal of Public Health, 1997, Vol 87, Issue 6, p1012
- ISSN
0090-0036
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.2105/AJPH.87.6.1012