Journal article
A cross-sectional study of reported symptoms for sexually transmissible infections among female sex workers in Papua New Guinea
E Bruce, L Bauai, A Masta, PJ Rooney, M Paniu, M Sapuri, L Keogh, J Kaldor, CK Fairley
Sexual Health | CSIRO PUBLISHING | Published : 2010
DOI: 10.1071/SH09093
Abstract
Background: Sexually transmissible infections (STIs) are common in female sex workers (FSWs), most of which are asymptomatic and therefore under-reported. Our aim was to determine the sensitivity and specificity of reported symptoms obtained via questionnaire augmented with leukocyte esterase (LE) urine dipstick test for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct), Neisseria gonorrhea (Ng) and Trichomonas vaginalis (Tv) detected using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Methods: In November 2003, a cohort of FSWs was screened for STIs and completed a questionnaire. Results: We enrolled 129 FSWs (90% participation rate) of whom 48 (37%), 30 (23%) and 53 (41%) were diagnosed with Ng, Ct and Tv, r..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This study was funded by UNFPA as part of the UNAIDS Regional UBW financial assistance scheme. The authors thank Mr Dual Owusu - Sarfo (UNFAP), Mrs. Miriam Midirie (UNFAP), Mr. Wilfred Peters (NACS), World Vision International staff, Medical/Laboratory staff - School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Port Moresby, National Department of Health - HIV/STI Branch, volunteers, health extension officers and the female sex workers for their assistance in the preparation and participation in the survey.