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June 4 2011
Condom-use errors frequent among Armenia's sex workers
June 04, 2011 | 00:59
The research revealed correlates of condom-use errors among female sex
workers in Armenia.
Results of `Predictors of condom errors among sex workers in Armenia'
study published on the website of International Journal of Std & Aids,
showed condom-use errors were reported by 78.0% of participants.
The survey was conducted among 117 street-based female sex workers aged 20-52.
Number of clients, higher frequency of condom application on clients
by female sex workers, greater perceived barriers to condom use,
elevated depressive symptomatology and having sex while drinking
alcohol were significantly associated with higher number of condom-use
errors, the research says.
`Condom-use errors are prevalent in this population, thus attenuating
the intended protective effects of condoms. Interventions with female
sex workers in Armenia should specifically address the factors
identified in this study toward the goal of reducing condom errors and
ultimately preventing acquisition of STIs including HIV,' the
statement reads.
http://news.am/eng/news/61977.html
June 4 2011
Condom-use errors frequent among Armenia's sex workers
June 04, 2011 | 00:59
The research revealed correlates of condom-use errors among female sex
workers in Armenia.
Results of `Predictors of condom errors among sex workers in Armenia'
study published on the website of International Journal of Std & Aids,
showed condom-use errors were reported by 78.0% of participants.
The survey was conducted among 117 street-based female sex workers aged 20-52.
Number of clients, higher frequency of condom application on clients
by female sex workers, greater perceived barriers to condom use,
elevated depressive symptomatology and having sex while drinking
alcohol were significantly associated with higher number of condom-use
errors, the research says.
`Condom-use errors are prevalent in this population, thus attenuating
the intended protective effects of condoms. Interventions with female
sex workers in Armenia should specifically address the factors
identified in this study toward the goal of reducing condom errors and
ultimately preventing acquisition of STIs including HIV,' the
statement reads.
http://news.am/eng/news/61977.html