Acceptability of vaginal microbicides among female sex workers in urban Beijing,China
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-6450.2009.02.008
- VernacularTitle:北京市石景山区女性性工作者阴道外用杀微生物剂可接受性初步研究
- Author:
Lin HAN
1
;
Fan LV
;
Guo-Lei ZHANG
;
Zheng-Lai WU
Author Information
1. 北京协和医学院
- Keywords:
Sexually transmitted infection;
Vaginal microbicides;
Acceptability;
Female sex workers
- From:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
2009;30(2):136-138
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the aaitudes and willingness towards vaginal microbicides use among female sex workers(FSWs)for HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infection(STI)prevention jn an urban district of Beiiing,China,as well as its related factors.Methods A cross-sectional study using convenience sampling Was conducted.A total of 54 FSWs were recruited from Shijingshan District in urban Beijing.Main outcome vailables were measured by microbicide acceptability score with questionnaire,including high-risk sexual behaviors,self-reported condom use,self-reported HIV/STI history and perception on the risk of HIV/STI.Results Mean score of microbicide acceptability in FSWs was 2.73(ranging 1 to 4).Acceptability score varied by the type of their sex panner(P=0.049),experience of HIV testing(P=0.037)and concems about contracting STI(P=0.042).Willingness to use and covert use of microbicides in FSWS varied significantly with their sex partners(P=0.001).Conclusion FSWs in Shijingshan district might have a positive response to vaginal microbicides use across all hypothetical characteristics in general.Further study iS needed for comprehensive understanding of contextual factors related to it.
