Human papillomavirus infection in female sex workers in Lima, Peru. Issue 1 (2nd September 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Montano, Silvia M; Hsieh, Evelyn J; Calderón, Martha; Ton, Thanh G N; Quijano, Eberth; Solari, Vicky; Zunt, Joseph R
• Is Part Of: Sexually transmitted infections. Volume 87:Issue 1(2011)
• Page Start: 81
• Page End: 82
• Publication Date: 2010-09-02
• Subjects: Human papillomavirus -- HPV -- female sex workers -- Peru -- prostitution; Sexually transmitted diseases -- Periodicals; HIV infections -- Periodicals; 616.951005
• DOI: 10.1136/sti.2010.043315
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-4973

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in female sex workers (FSW) in Lima, Peru. Methods: Cross-sectional study of 87 FSW. Information regarding demographics, sex work practices, and genital and blood specimens was collected. Results: Forty-four (50.6%) of 87 FSW had HPV detected in cervical swabs. The prevalence of coinfection by two or more HPV types was 39.1%. Thirty-one (35.6%) were infected by at least one high-risk HPV type, representing 70.5% of women with HPV infection. HPV infection was associated with younger age but not with any demographic or sexual characteristics. Conclusions: Our study confirms the high prevalence of HPV infection in FSW reported by other groups and suggests that brothel-based FSW may be at lower risk for acquiring high-risk HPV infection.