Analysis of Serological and Behavioral Survey Results for HIV and TP in 259 Female Sex Workers (FSW) from Communities in 2004

Objective The present study was designed to understand the infection situation of HIV．TP. HBV and HCV in communities，as well as characteristics of high-risk behavior relevant to AIDS．SO as to provide knowledge for carrying out interference with FSW behavior in communities．Methods The approach of convenient samples was used．For immobile places，the attendant FSW were decided through the bosses and the FSW were persuaded to receive the sampling for survey；for mobile places，FSW were found through keyman's recommendation，and the FSW were made to cooperate and receive the sampling for survey．The demographic and behavioral data were collected by filling in the questionnaire through face-to-face interview．Results There were 259 FSW sampled and surveyed，and the age averaged 23.5．The average number of persons mated with them was 1.9. And the use rate of rubber for each sexual behavior was 33.98％．There are 2.32％ of the FSW abusing drugs through intravenous injection．The infection rates of Hiv。TP，HBV and HCV are 3.09％，5.79％，11.20％and 1.93％．Conclusion Cross infection through drug abuse and sexual behavior exists in FSW．The epidemic situation for AIDS iS serious．And the work for comprehensive control and treatment of AIDS should be reinforced