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Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis/Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Human Papilloma Virus among Women-at Risk in the Aegian Region of Turkey, and their knowledge about HIV/AIDS

Issue:

Vol 57, Issue 4 (2008)

Pages:

398–402

Synopsis:

The authors evaluated the prevalence of selected sexually transmitted diseases among brothel based sexworkers. Estimated rates of C trachomatis/N gonorrhoeae and HPV cannot be neglected. Further studies are necessary to determine the real status of sexually transmitted diseases in this population.

ABSTRACT

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of selected sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding HIV/AIDS among Turkish brothel based sex-workers (SWs).

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