Acceptance of Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections for Stable Sexual Partners by Female Sex Workers in Kampala, Uganda
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Date
2016
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PLoS ONE
Abstract
The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among female sex workers
(FSWs) in sub-Saharan Africa remains high. Providing treatment to the affected FSWs is a
challenge, and more so to their stable sexual partners. There is scanty research information
on acceptance of STI treatment for stable sexual partners by FSWs. We conducted a study
to assess acceptance of STI treatment for stable sexual partners by FSWs, and to identify
factors associated with acceptance.
Methods
We enrolled 241 FSWs in a cross sectional study; they were aged 18 years, had a stable
sexual partner and a diagnosis of STI. Factors associated with acceptance of STI treatment
for stable sexual partners were analysed in STATA (12) using Poisson regression. MantelHaenszel tests for interaction were performed.
Results
Acceptance of partner treatment was 50.6%. Majority (83.8%) of partners at the last sexual
act were stable partners, and 32.4% of participants had asymptomatic STIs. Factors independently associated with acceptance were: earning $4 USD per sexual act (aPR 0.68;
95% CI: 0.49–0.94) and a clinical STI diagnosis (aPR 1.95; 95% CI: 1.30–2.92). The effect
of low income on acceptance of partner treatment was seen in those with less education. Conclusion
Acceptance of STI treatment for stable sexual partners was lower than that seen in other
studies. Interventions to improve economic empowerment among FSWs may increase
acceptance of partner treatment.
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Keywords
Treatment, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Sexual Partners, Female Sex Workers, Uganda
Citation
Mayanja Y, Mukose AD, Nakubulwa S, Omosa-Manyonyi G, Kamali A, Guwatudde D (2016) Acceptance of Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections for Stable Sexual Partners by Female Sex Workers in Kampala, Uganda. PLoS ONE 11(5): e0155383. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0155383