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| dc.contributor.author | Gazi, H | |
| dc.contributor.author | Surucuoglu, S | |
| dc.contributor.author | Yolasigmaz, G | |
| dc.contributor.author | Sen, M | |
| dc.contributor.author | Akcali, S | |
| dc.contributor.author | Dinc, G | |
| dc.contributor.author | Teker, A | |
| dc.contributor.author | Sanlidag, T | |
| dc.contributor.author | Koroglu, G | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-07-18T11:55:58Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-07-18T11:55:58Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | UNIV WEST INDIES FACULTY MEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://akademikarsiv.cbu.edu.tr:4000/handle/123456789/6640 | |
| dc.language.iso | Article | |
| dc.publisher | 0043-3144 | |
| dc.subject | 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 rates for 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. | |
| dc.title | English | |
| dc.type | SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS | |
| dc.type | FEMALE SEX WORKERS | |
| dc.type | BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS | |
| dc.type | NEISSERIA-GONORRHOEAE | |
| dc.type | DISEASE | |
| dc.type | HIV | |
| dc.type | LACTOBACILLI | |
| dc.type | POPULATION |