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Learn more. DOI: Thuong Vu Nguyen. Thanh Long Nguyen. Duy Hung Nguyen. Thi Thanh Truc Le. Show more authors. Although high prevalences of sexually transmitted infections STIs have been reported among female sex workers FSWs in some countries of Asia, there is little data about this issue in Vietnam. The goal of this study was to determine 1 the prevalence of selected STIs and correlates of chlamydia or gonococcal infection, and 2 contraceptive practices, STI-related symptoms, and healthcare-seeking behavior in FSWs in border provinces of Vietnam.
Study subjects were interviewed about selected sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics, history of STIs, and information about cohabiting partners by a standard interview schedule. Serologic samples were collected for syphilis and urine specimens for gonorrhea and chlamydia. Citations References STI services are also available at some health centers but women attending are treated based on a low risk algorithm for vaginal discharge Table 2.
