Decline in the prevalence of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases among female sex workers in Cotonou, Benin, 1993-1999.

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 1 January 2002

• Country: Ghana, Nigeria, Benin
• Document Type: Journal Article
• Theme: Health
• Authors: Alary, M., Lowndes, C.M., Meda, H., Mukenge-Tshibaka, L., Anagonou, S., Bernier, F., Geraldo, N., Joly, J.R., Gnintoungbé, C.A.B.

Abstract

Background: Within an ongoing HIV/STD prevention project aimed at female sex workers (FSW) in Cotonou, Benin, we evaluated time trends in HIV and STD prevalences from 1993 to 1999. Design: Three serial cross-sectional surveys were conducted in 1993 (n=374), 1995-1996 (n=365), and 1998-1999 (n=591). A questionnaire was administered to the FSW and they were screened for HIV, syphilis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Chlamydia trachomatis. Results: The mean percentage of condom use with clients in the week preceding the interview increased from 62.2% in 1993 to 80.7% in 1998-1999 (P=0.0001). The prevalence of all infections decreased significantly (all P

Citation

AIDS (2002), vol. 16 no. 3, pp. 463-470

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Decline in the prevalence of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases among female sex workers in Cotonou, Benin, 1993-1999.

Published 1 January 2002