SOME FEATURES OF STI/HIV DISSEMINATION IN THE MODERN SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITION

SOME FEATURES OF STI/HIV DISSEMINATION IN THE MODERN SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITION

Bobohodjaeva M.O., *Ahmedov A., *Kasymova M.K.

SOME FEATURES OF STI/HIV DISSEMINATION IN THE MODERN SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITION

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the State Education Establishment “Institute of Postgraduate Education in Health Sphere of Republic of Tajikistan”

*Department of Public Health, Economics, Management with a course of medical health statistics of the State Education Establishment “Institute of Postgraduate Education in Health Sphere of Republic of Tajikistan”

Aim.Definition of features STI/HIV transmission in modern social and economic conditions.

Materials and methods.Conducted a sociological survey of 400 workers, providing sexual services (SW) in Dushanbe. The survey was anonymous, voluntary on the basis of an oral informed consent. The questionnaire included questions that reflect the issues of social characteristics, sexual and reproductive behavior and health of the PC and users of their services.

Results. On growth and spread of STI / HIV infection in a certain way affect behavioral factors of SW. In epidemiological process involved not only persons with risky behavior (drivers, businessmen), as well as students of secondary and higher educational institutions, employees of state agencies, including foreign nationals. Foregoing facts explain such fast spread of STI / HIV among the population. During the days of SW had from 2 to 5 sexual partners — 47,8% of respondents; from 6 to 9 — 20,5% SW, 10 and more — 11,7%, 1 sexual partner were 17,3%, 2,7% did not answer. The respondents have taken alcohol at least once a week — 16,0%, several times a week — 12,0%. The proportion of drug users among sex workers was 2,9%. Sex workers who were injecting drug users do not use disposable syringes. 37,0% occasionally use condoms, and only 12,0% — permanently.

Conclusion. Due to the wide spread of STI / HIV, behavior of SW has become one of the most important indicators of risk because it reflects the potential danger of mass infection in the community.

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