The Corelation of Contraception with Sexually Transmitted Infection and HIV Infections on Female Sex Workers in Surakarta

Ambar Aliwardani, Putti Fatiharani Dewi, Rini Hastuti, Mardiana, Endra Yustin Ellistasari

2018

Abstract

The control and prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infectionis still a major challenge especially in developing countries. One of the high risk groups that can spread STIs and HIV infection are female sex workers (FSWs). Condom as one of contraception can be used as a way in preventing transmission of STIs and HIV infection. However the other method, especiallyhormonal contraception such as Oral contraception pills (OCPs) and Injection can increase the risk of STIs and HIV infection.The purpose of this study was to determine the corelationbetween the use of contraception with the occurrence of STIs and HIV infection in FSWs in Surakarta. A cross sectional study was conducted FSWs in several areas in Surakarta. A total 75 female sex workers completed a questionnaire and provided blood samples for HIV and syphilis testing, endocervical and vaginal swab were performed for STIs examination.Chi Square Test was used for the stastitical analysis.There was a significant correlation between the useof hormonal contraceptive especially in implant with HIV incident.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Aliwardani A., Dewi P., Hastuti R., Mardiana. and Ellistasari E. (2018). The Corelation of Contraception with Sexually Transmitted Infection and HIV Infections on Female Sex Workers in Surakarta.In Proceedings of the 23rd Regional Conference of Dermatology - Volume 1: RCD, ISBN 978-989-758-494-7, pages 136-140. DOI: 10.5220/0008152501360140

in Bibtex Style

@conference{rcd18,
author={Ambar Aliwardani and Putti Fatiharani Dewi and Rini Hastuti and Mardiana and Endra Yustin Ellistasari},
title={The Corelation of Contraception with Sexually Transmitted Infection and HIV Infections on Female Sex Workers in Surakarta},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 23rd Regional Conference of Dermatology - Volume 1: RCD,},
year={2018},
pages={136-140},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0008152501360140},
isbn={978-989-758-494-7},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 23rd Regional Conference of Dermatology - Volume 1: RCD,
TI - The Corelation of Contraception with Sexually Transmitted Infection and HIV Infections on Female Sex Workers in Surakarta
SN - 978-989-758-494-7
AU - Aliwardani A.
AU - Dewi P.
AU - Hastuti R.
AU - Mardiana.
AU - Ellistasari E.
PY - 2018
SP - 136
EP - 140
DO - 10.5220/0008152501360140