STUDY OF PREVALENCE OF HIGH-RISK SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AND ASSOCIATED PSYCHIATRIC COMORBIDITY AMONG FEMALE SEX WORKERS

Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 14

Abstract

BACKGROUND A number of psychiatric morbidities are known to contribute to risky sexual behaviour. Recent studies have explored the link between psychiatric morbidity and risky sexual behaviour. This study is aimed to find the prevalence of psychiatric comorbidity and associated high-risk sexual behaviour among female sex workers and the prevalence of STI’s in the population. MATERIALS AND METHODS 96 consenting female sex workers were recruited into the study and were administered the following questionnaires- MINI neuropsychiatric interview, HIV Risk Behaviour Scale (HRBS), Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI) and Presumptive Stressful Life Events Scale (PSLES). Statistical analysis was done using SPSS V19. RESULTS They had significantly higher prevalence of risky sexual behaviours (p= 0.02), depression (p= 0.04), stress levels (p= 0.001) and overall prevalence of STI’s (p= 0.03). CONCLUSION There is a high prevalence of STI’s and risky sexual behaviours among female sex workers. This could be accounted for by higher psychiatric comorbidities such as depression, drug abuse, higher stress, which is less frequently understood. Future studies should look at high-risk sexual behaviour as a possible preventive factor for STIs in this population.

Authors and Affiliations

Kasthuri Pandiyan, Manju Aswath

Keywords

Related Articles

RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HYPERTENSION AMONG ADULTS RESIDING IN AN URBAN AREA OF KERALA- A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

BACKGROUND Kerala is an Indian state, which is advanced with respect to various health indicators like infant mortality rate, maternal mortality rate, immunisation coverage, family planning acceptance etc., also social d...

PARASITIC EYE DISEASE IN INDIA AND THE WORLD- A MAJOR REVIEW

BACKGROUND Parasites are a group of eukaryotic organisms. They may be free living, may form symbiotic relationships or form parasitic relationships with the hosts. The total number of recognised species of parasites are...

  PRK – PHOTO REFRACTIVE KERATECTOMY IN CORRECTION OF MYOPIA: HOW USEFUL IS IT?

  The study comprised of retrospective and prospective evaluation of 30 eyes treated with PRK – Photo Refractive Keratectomy at Mahatme Eye Bank Eye Hospital, Nagpur India. Our results show that PRK is less saf...

 A STUDY ON THE POST SURGICAL WOUND INFECTIONS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN KANCHIPURAM

 BACKGROUND Surgical site infections are the infections that occur within thirty days after the operative procedure (Except in case of added implants). Surgical site infections are the 3rd most commonly reported...

COMPARISON OF AUTONOMIC FUNCTIONS IN MALES AND FEMALES

BACKGROUND The Autonomic Nervous System [ANS] is an extensive neural network, whose main role is to regulate the milieu interior by controlling homeostasis and visceral functions. The efferent autonomic signals are trans...

Download PDF file
  • EP ID EP414347
  • DOI 10.14260/jemds/2018/395
  • Views 81
  • Downloads 0

How To Cite

Kasthuri Pandiyan, Manju Aswath (2018). STUDY OF PREVALENCE OF HIGH-RISK SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AND ASSOCIATED PSYCHIATRIC COMORBIDITY AMONG FEMALE SEX WORKERS. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences, 7(14), 1753-1755. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-414347