Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection in female sex workers in an STI clinic in Nairobi, Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the second most prevalent curable sexually transmitted infection worldwide. Female Sex Workers (FSWs) are at a higher risk of contracting gonorrhea due to their risky sexual behaviors like inconsistent condom use and multiple sexual partners. We determined the prevalence and risk factors associated with gonorrhea and its antimicrobial susceptibility pattern among symptomatic FSWs attending Sexual Workers Outreach Program (SWOP) city clinic in Nairobi, Kenya.

Methods

Using convenience sampling, we recruited 379 female sex workers from SWOP City clinic in Nairobi County. We administered a semi-structured questionnaire to collect data on socio-demographics and behavioral risk factors associated with gonorrhea. We also cond

SUBMITTER: Abdullahi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8880920 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature