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Journal : Journal of General-Procedural Dermatology

Prevalence and risk factors of bacterial vaginosis among female sex workers in Surakarta Hastuti, Rini; Yuliarto, Danu; Triana, Agung; Damayanti, Willa; Irfanti, Rakhma Tri; Mardiana, Mardiana; Dewi, Putti Fatiharani; Aliwardani, Ambar; Abas, Ervianti; Sulistyo, Sulistyo; Mawardi, Prasetyadi; Ellistasari, Endra Yustin
Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia Vol. 4, No. 1
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Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in women of reproductive age and increases the risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Data regarding the association between sexual activity and BV acquisition is contradictory. Thus, tracking the prevalence and associated risk factors of BV among female sex workers (FSWs) is necessary to improve our understanding and control of STDs and the HIV epidemic. Methods: The subjects of this study were FSWs in Surakarta. This study adopted a cross-sectional design, and diagnosis was established using Amsel criteria. Interviews were conducted using questionnaires to collect data of risk factors, including demographic factors (age, education level, daily income, marital status, location of sex), sociologic factors (age of first intercourse; age of first FSW encounter; duration of work as an FSW; number of clients/day; condom, contraceptive, and vaginal douching use; violence experienced as an FSW; smoking habits; alcohol consumption; and drug use), and knowledge factors (knowledge of STDs and HIV). Statistical analysis was performed by using bivariate analysis. Results: We interviewed 175 FSWs with an average age of 40.66 years. BV was detected in 28 subjects (16%). Risk factors associated with BV include alcohol (p = 0.022) and drug use (p = 0.022). Conclusion: Other than routine screening for STDs and HIV, FSWs should be encouraged to participate in prevention programs aiming to regulate alcohol and drug use to decrease the incidence of BV infection.
Co-Authors A Halim Abas, Ervianti Agustin, Paramunita Agustin, Wiendhy Sri Aliwardani, Ambar Anas, Dimas Emha Amir Fikri Anugrah, Gilang Anwar Made Arfiansyah, Ryan Ariska, Susi Arman, Syahrial Romadhoni Atanasius Priharyoto Bayuseno Ati Retna Sari Ayu Puji Lestari Azizah Azizah Bahuma, Tarigas Pansa Chairun Nisa Choiroel Anam Chotimah Chotimah Christea Frisdiantara Damayanti, Willa DEWI RAHMAWATI Dewi, Ana Tasya Dewi, melati Ayu Ratna Dewi, Putti Fatiharani Dwi Puspitasari Eka Wahyuni Elda, Natalia Ellistasari, Endra Yustin endah andayani Eris Dianawati Fajar, Riasih Nur Fanani, Yayuk Fardinansyah, Akmal Putra Fatmasari, Freni Fitriyana, Deni Fajar Gunur, Alfonsa Meltisiana Hartatik, Lusi I. Istadi Indasari , Margarevi Novia Indras Marhaendrajaya Irfanti, Rakhma Tri Istiqomah, Alfiana Fitri Jaa, Emilianus Jehaba, Lidvina Apriani Karnika , Karnika Kartika Rachman, Pratama Putra Khomariyah, Lailatul Kusumawaty, Afrillia Frida Lerebulan, Eusebyus Lilik Handayani Liswardani, Sri Manul, Yustina Angela Mardiana Mardiana MARIA, DANA IKA Mudita, Hilda Dara Muji Setiyo Muslikah, Sitiana Muyanja Seenyonga, Muyanja Nasution, Latif Zubaidah Novyanti, Dita Nurdhiana, Rina Nurimbawan, Gautama Bayu Nurmawati, Subekti Nursafitri, Murti Ayu Nurul Hidayati Okynawa, Sandra Permatasari, Melinda Praja, Qohar Triyoga Prasetyadi Mawardi Priyono Priyono Puspasari, Dina Afrilia Putra, Indra Adi Putri, Adelia Melani R. Anastasia Endang Susilawati Ragil, Dimas Rahman, Reza Abdu Rifky Ismail Rini Hastuti Rita Indah Mustikowati Rusdiyanto, Edi Saefudin, Slamet Sahhyla, Kunni Fauztina Santoso, Naif Saraswati, Riski Sari, Dwi Lukita Setiarini, Anggi Adinda Setiyowati, Supami Wahyu Sihasale, Debby Christin Siregar, Januar Parlaungan Subrata, Hendra Prasetya Sulardjaka Sulardjaka Sulistyowati, Mimin Firi Suparto Suparto Supriono, Hendro Susanti, Reni Yulia Susiani Susiani, Susiani Susilawati, R.Anastasia Endang Suyitno, Budhi Muliawan SYAMSUDDIN, FAJAR Tanjung, Hendriyanto Tercin, Kristiana Tobi , Antonia Riang Triana, Agung Utomo, Mohamad Said Kartono Tony Suryo Vinus Maulina Walipah, Walipah Winduri, Monica Ayupuspita Wirshandono, Doni Wulandari, Eka Lidia Putri Wulandari, Vika Candra Yogivaria , Doni Wirshandono Yogivaria, Doni Wirshandono Yudiono, Udik yugitama, rizki Yuliarto, Danu Yuliya, Yuliya