A study on HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B and C virus infections among female sex workers in the Republic of Congo
Abstract Background Female Sex Workers (FSWs) are considered to be at high risk for transmission of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and are defined as a priority of the national HIV/AIDS response in the Republic of Congo (RoC). However, no data are available regarding STIs in this group. This...
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doaj-15eb5aaf7805412b977b9bfc94d227a72020-11-24T22:00:05ZengBMCArchives of Public Health2049-32582017-05-017511810.1186/s13690-017-0189-5A study on HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B and C virus infections among female sex workers in the Republic of CongoFabien Roch Niama0Nadia Claricelle Loukabou Bongolo1Pembe Issamou Mayengue2Franck Fortuné Mboussou3Edith Sophie Kombo Bayonne4Florian Michael Kouckodila Nzingoula5Louis Regis Dossou-Yovo6Igor Louzolo7Mandingha Kosso Etoka-Beka8Achile Lanzy9Irène Yameogo10Davy Louvouezo11Simon Charles Kobawila12Marie-Francke Puruhence13Henri Joseph Parra14Laboratoire National de Santé Publique (LNSP), Unité de Biologie MoléculaireLaboratoire National de Santé Publique (LNSP), Unité de Biologie MoléculaireFaculté des Sciences de la Santé, Université Marien NgouabiSecretariat Exécutif Permanent (SEP) du Conseil National de Lutte Contre le Sida: 2.459Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Université Marien NgouabiMédecins d’Afrique, NGOLaboratoire National de Santé Publique (LNSP), Unité de Biologie MoléculaireLaboratoire National de Santé Publique (LNSP), Unité de Biologie MoléculaireLaboratoire National de Santé Publique (LNSP), Unité de Biologie MoléculaireSecretariat Exécutif Permanent (SEP) du Conseil National de Lutte Contre le Sida: 2.459Secretariat Exécutif Permanent (SEP) du Conseil National de Lutte Contre le Sida: 2.459Médecins d’Afrique, NGOLaboratoire National de Santé Publique (LNSP), Unité de Biologie MoléculaireSecretariat Exécutif Permanent (SEP) du Conseil National de Lutte Contre le Sida: 2.459Laboratoire National de Santé Publique (LNSP), Unité de Biologie MoléculaireAbstract Background Female Sex Workers (FSWs) are considered to be at high risk for transmission of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and are defined as a priority of the national HIV/AIDS response in the Republic of Congo (RoC). However, no data are available regarding STIs in this group. This study aimed to determine the prevalences of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B and C among FSWs in five cities in the country. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2nd 2011 to May 15th 2012. Participants were recruited in Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, Dolisie, Nkayi and Pokola using a respondent-driven sampling method. Results A total of 805 FSWs were recruited with an average age of 28.31 ± 9.15 years. The overall prevalences of HIV, syphilis, HBV and HCV were 7.50%, 2.20%, 4.20% and 0.70%, respectively. The age groups 35–39 (20.51% [0%–36.93%], p = 0.0057) and greater than 40 years (16.67% [0%–34.93%], P = 0.016) were positively associated with behaviors at high risk of HIV infection. For syphilis, the most infected age group was the one greater than 40 years, at 6.25% ([1.06% –72.37%] p = 0.04). Pointe-Noire was the most infected city for syphilis and HBV, with 5.15% (p = 0.0061) and 4.22% (p˂0.001), respectively. No risk factors were associated with HCV infection. FSWs practicing in mobile prostitution sites had a significantly higher infection rate (2.1% [0%–11.09%] p = 0.04). Conclusion This study shows that the prevalence of HIV and other STIs in FSWs is high. Therefore, a combination of individual and structural interventions could reduce the risk of an STI “reservoir” among this population.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13690-017-0189-5Female Sex WorkersHIVHBVHCVRepublic of Congo |
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Fabien Roch Niama Nadia Claricelle Loukabou Bongolo Pembe Issamou Mayengue Franck Fortuné Mboussou Edith Sophie Kombo Bayonne Florian Michael Kouckodila Nzingoula Louis Regis Dossou-Yovo Igor Louzolo Mandingha Kosso Etoka-Beka Achile Lanzy Irène Yameogo Davy Louvouezo Simon Charles Kobawila Marie-Francke Puruhence Henri Joseph Parra |
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Fabien Roch Niama Nadia Claricelle Loukabou Bongolo Pembe Issamou Mayengue Franck Fortuné Mboussou Edith Sophie Kombo Bayonne Florian Michael Kouckodila Nzingoula Louis Regis Dossou-Yovo Igor Louzolo Mandingha Kosso Etoka-Beka Achile Lanzy Irène Yameogo Davy Louvouezo Simon Charles Kobawila Marie-Francke Puruhence Henri Joseph Parra A study on HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B and C virus infections among female sex workers in the Republic of Congo Archives of Public Health Female Sex Workers HIV HBV HCV Republic of Congo |
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Fabien Roch Niama Nadia Claricelle Loukabou Bongolo Pembe Issamou Mayengue Franck Fortuné Mboussou Edith Sophie Kombo Bayonne Florian Michael Kouckodila Nzingoula Louis Regis Dossou-Yovo Igor Louzolo Mandingha Kosso Etoka-Beka Achile Lanzy Irène Yameogo Davy Louvouezo Simon Charles Kobawila Marie-Francke Puruhence Henri Joseph Parra |
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A study on HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B and C virus infections among female sex workers in the Republic of Congo |
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A study on HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B and C virus infections among female sex workers in the Republic of Congo |
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A study on HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B and C virus infections among female sex workers in the Republic of Congo |
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A study on HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B and C virus infections among female sex workers in the Republic of Congo |
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A study on HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B and C virus infections among female sex workers in the Republic of Congo |
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study on hiv, syphilis, and hepatitis b and c virus infections among female sex workers in the republic of congo |
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Archives of Public Health |
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2049-3258 |
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2017-05-01 |
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Abstract Background Female Sex Workers (FSWs) are considered to be at high risk for transmission of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and are defined as a priority of the national HIV/AIDS response in the Republic of Congo (RoC). However, no data are available regarding STIs in this group. This study aimed to determine the prevalences of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B and C among FSWs in five cities in the country. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2nd 2011 to May 15th 2012. Participants were recruited in Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, Dolisie, Nkayi and Pokola using a respondent-driven sampling method. Results A total of 805 FSWs were recruited with an average age of 28.31 ± 9.15 years. The overall prevalences of HIV, syphilis, HBV and HCV were 7.50%, 2.20%, 4.20% and 0.70%, respectively. The age groups 35–39 (20.51% [0%–36.93%], p = 0.0057) and greater than 40 years (16.67% [0%–34.93%], P = 0.016) were positively associated with behaviors at high risk of HIV infection. For syphilis, the most infected age group was the one greater than 40 years, at 6.25% ([1.06% –72.37%] p = 0.04). Pointe-Noire was the most infected city for syphilis and HBV, with 5.15% (p = 0.0061) and 4.22% (p˂0.001), respectively. No risk factors were associated with HCV infection. FSWs practicing in mobile prostitution sites had a significantly higher infection rate (2.1% [0%–11.09%] p = 0.04). Conclusion This study shows that the prevalence of HIV and other STIs in FSWs is high. Therefore, a combination of individual and structural interventions could reduce the risk of an STI “reservoir” among this population. |
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Female Sex Workers HIV HBV HCV Republic of Congo |
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