Sexually Transmitted Infections in Association With Area-Level Prostitution and Drug-Related Arrests.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to examine the mediators and moderators of area-level prostitution arrests and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) using population-level data.

Methods

Using justice and public health STI/HIV data in Marion County (Indianapolis), Indiana, during an 18-year period, we assessed the overall association of area-level prostitution and drug-related arrests and STI/HIV, and mediators and moderators of the relationship. Point-level arrests were geocoded and aggregated by a census block group.

Results

Results indicate a positive relationship between numbers of prostitution arrests and area-level STI rates. There was a dose-response relationship between prostitution arrests and STI rates when accounting for drug-related arrests. The highest quinti

SUBMITTER: Magee LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8184564 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature