Effects of a safe sex intervention on the sexual behavior of brothel sex workers.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Sexually transmitted infections; Human immune deficiency virus infection; Infection - Sexually transmitted infections; Infection - Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS / HIV)

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622000161729
• Lead Sponsor: Monash University

Brief Summary

Sex workers are considered as one of the high-risk groups in the transmission of STIs and HIV/AIDS, especially in developing countries. We investigate whether an intervention aimed at improving the knowledge of female brothel sex workers (FSWs) in Bangladesh on STIs and HIV/AIDS, as well as improving their skills to negotiate with clients about condom use, can lead to safer commercial sexual behaviour, such as higher condom usage. Using a randomized controlled trial, we find that there is generally no improvement in the sexual behaviour of FSWs upon intervention. We examine several factors that might explain this result and find that it is consistent with FSWs internalising the stigma associated with sex work and the general lack of knowledge about STIs/HIV among male clients in Bangladesh.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2016-11-30
• Study Start: 2022-01-31
• Last Update Posted: 7 February 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 1132

Inclusion Criteria

Female Sex Workers: (i) aged between 17 and 36 years; (ii) must have engaged in a commercial transaction in the past few days; and (iii) not be pregnant.

Exclusion Criteria

Age less than 17 years and more than 36 years
Not involved in commercial transaction

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified