Study of the Epidemiology and Use of Condoms in Vulnerable Women Referring to Damage Reduction Centers in Shiraz During ۲۰۱۵-۲۰۱۶

Background and aims: Female sex workers (FSWs) play an essential role in the transmission of HIV and are considered critical groups compared to the public groups of society and their customers. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the status of sexual intercourse among prostitutes in Shiraz in ۲۰۱۵-۲۰۱۶. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on ۱۶۲ prostitutes referred to Shiraz transitional damage reduction centers and the information was gathered through a checklist. Results: The results showed that the mean age at the first vaginal intercourse was ۱۶.۵۷±۳.۶۵. In ۶۲.۳% of people, the main reason for prostitution was the need for money to help the family. It was also found that ۳۹.۵% of prostitutes had anal sex, and more than ۹۵% of them did not use condoms during sex. There was also a statistically significant relationship (P<۰.۰۱) between the age of sexual intercourse and education level. Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrated that prostitutes initiated the first sexual intercourse at a very young age, and increase in the education level postponed the first sexual intercourse. Otherwise stated, the first sexual intercourse can be delayed by increasing the level of education.

Keywords:

Condom , Epidemiology , Female sex worker