Journal article
Effects of periodic presumptive treatment on three bacterial sexually transmissible infections and HIV among female sex workers in Port Moresby, 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 : 2011
DOI: 10.1071/SH10049
Abstract
Background: Sexually transmissible infections (STI) are common in female sex workers (FSW). Aim: To determine if 3-monthly periodic presumptive treatments (PPT) would reduce the prevalence of STI in FSW. Methods: In a cohort study conducted between November 2003 and September 2004, FSW were enrolled, counselled and interviewed. Informed consent was obtained. Testing by using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (Ng) and Trichomonas vaginalis (Tv), and serology for HIV were performed at baseline and final follow-up visits. Each FSW received 3-monthly oral amoxicillin, probenecid, a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, and azithromyci..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This study was funded by UNFPA as part of the UNAIDS Regional UBW financial assistance scheme. The authors wish to thank Mr Dual Owusu - Sarfo (UNFPA); Mrs. Miriam Midirie (UNFPA); Mr. Wilfred Peters (NACS); World Vision International, Medical and laboratory staff at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Papua New Guinea; National Department of Health, HIV and STI Branch; study volunteers; health extension officers and the female sex workers for their assistance in the preparation of and participation in the study.