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- Title
Fishermen as a Suitable Population for HIV Intervention Trials.
- Authors
Kwena, Zachary A; Cohen, Craig R; Sang, Norton M; Ng'ayo, Musa O; Ochieng, Jeremiah H; Bukusi, Elizabeth A
- Abstract
Background. Suitable populations to sustain continued evaluation of HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention interventions are required. We sought to determine whether fishermen are a suitable population for HIV intervention trials. Methods. In a cross-sectional descriptive survey, we selected 250 fishermen from proportional to size sampled boats. We collected socioeconomic and behavioral information, and specimens for HIV, herpes simplex virus (HSV-2), syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia and human papillomavirus (HPV) tests from consenting participants. Results. One third of the fishermen had concurrent sexual partnerships and two thirds were involved in transactional sex. About 70% were involved in extramarital sex with only one quarter using condoms in their three most recent sexual encounters. HIV prevalence was 26% and HSV-2 and HPV was 57%. Over 98% were willing to participate in a future HIV prevention clinical trial. Conclusion. Fishermen are a high-risk group for HIV/STI infections that may be suitable for HIV prevention trials. A cohort study would be useful to measure the incidence of HIV/STIs to ultimately determine the feasibility of enrolling this population in an HIV/STI prevention clinical trial.
- Publication
AIDS research and treatment, 2010, Vol 2010, p865903
- ISSN
2090-1259
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1155/2010/865903