Inconsistent condom use by male clients during anal intercourse with occasional and regular female sex workers (FSWs): survey findings from southern states of India.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Self-reported anal intercourse by female sex workers (FSWs) documented in recent studies from India range between 11.9% and 22%. However, comparable data on anal intercourse and condom use from male clients of FSWs is lacking. Using data from a bio-behavioural survey (2009-2010), we examined prevalence of anal intercourse, male clients' self-reported inconsistent condom use during anal intercourse with FSWs, and correlates of this behaviour in India's high HIV prevalence southern states (Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu combined).

Methods

Using two-stage time location cluster sampling, we recruited 4803 clients of FSWs, ages 18-60 years, who had purchased sex from an FSW in the past month. After obtaining informed consent, respondents were interviewed an

SUBMITTER: Ramanathan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4244455 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature