An Investigation of HIV-Preventive Behavior of Female Prostitutes in the City of Ubon Ratchathani

Authors

  • Anun Chaikoolvatana Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University
  • Jaruwan Wongbutdee College of Medicine and Public Health, Ubon Ratchathani University
  • Pattha Boonlue Master degree student in Health Care Management, Ubon Ratchathani University

Keywords:

Entertainment centres, HIV-preventive behavior, prostitutes

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the HIV-preventive behavior of a group of female prostitutes in the city of Ubon Ratchathani in Northeast Thailand.
Methods: Basic knowledge and perceptions regarding HIV/AIDS were also assessed. The relationship between knowledge, perception, educational levels and HIV-preventive behavior were identified. A questionnaire was trialed before the survey proper, and content validation and reliability were established prior to the launch of the study (average α= 0.75).
Results: Information was collected by the completion of a descriptive survey by 293 female prostitutes from 35 entertainment centres from February to April 2005. Data collected was subjected to statistical analysis. Results showed the participants had a good basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS and reasonable perceptions of the condition. Approximately one-third (37.5%) had sound behavior related to HIV infection, but an equivalent proportion (39%) needed to review their behavior. There was a statistically significant relationship between knowledge, perceptions, marital status and educational levels and HIV-preventive behavior (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Conclusively, the prostitutes had an overall average HIV/AIDS knowledge, except some issues such as HIV/AIDS in pregnancy. Additionally, the HIV/AIDS perception was mainly good, whereas the HIV-preventive behavior was needed to be adjusted including a regular condom use.

 

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Published

01-01-2008

How to Cite

Chaikoolvatana, A. ., Wongbutdee, J. ., & Boonlue, P. (2008). An Investigation of HIV-Preventive Behavior of Female Prostitutes in the City of Ubon Ratchathani. Siriraj Medical Journal, 60(1), 69–73. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/246324

Issue

Vol. 60 No. 1 (2008): Jan-Feb

Section

Original Article

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