Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae and human papilloma virus among women-at risk in the Aegian Region of Turkey, and their knowledge about HIV/AIDS

Gazi H., SÜRÜCÜOĞLU S., Yolasigmaz G., Sen M., Akcali S., Dinc G., ...Daha Fazla

West Indian Medical Journal, cilt.57, sa.4, ss.398-402, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 57 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Dergi Adı: West Indian Medical Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.398-402
  • Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of selected sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding HIV/AIDS among Turkish brothel based sex-workers (SWs). Subjects and Methods: A pre-designed questionnaire was administered to 199 SWs to obtain their sexual behaviours and their level of knowledge of HIV/AIDS. The specimens collected for C trachomatis/N gonorrhoeae and human papillomavirus (HPV) were tested using Gen-Probe PACE 2 and HPV-screening assays, respectively. Result. Aproximatelly sixty-seven per cent of the SWs knew that condoms afforded protection against HIV/AIDS and 62% reported continued use of condoms. Although most of the SWs had heard about HIV/AIDS, thorough knowledge of transmission and prevention was lacking. The overall estimated ratesfor C trachomatis/N gonorrhoeae and HPV were 18.6% and 9.7%, respectively. Conclusion. There is a need for further studies to generate more data on the prevalence of STDs and the knowledge of STDs in this population.