Changing trends of HIV, syphilis, HCV infections and behavioural factors among female sex workers in Chongqing, China: findings from six serial surveillance surveys.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore the prevalence and changing trends of HIV, syphilis, hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections and risk behaviours among female sex workers (FSWs) and to provide reference and theoretical basis for formulating targeted interventions.

Design

Six consecutive cross-sectional surveys.

Setting

Chongqing, China.

Participants

FSWs were included if they (1) were aged ≥16 years, (2) provided commercial sex for money or goods during the previous month and (3) were willing to participate in the survey and could provide verbal informed consent. This study included 16 791 of 16 810 participants recruited between 2013 and 2018.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The prevalence of HIV/syphilis/HCV infection.

Results

The HIV and HCV prevalence

SUBMITTER: Hu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7552845 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature