| The analytical study indicating that 25% of prostitutes use drugs by
intravenous injection is presented. As determined in this study, prostitutes
face the double danger of being infected with HIV (they undergo treatment
for drug addiction and sexually transmitted diseases). The conclusion has
been made that no educational work on HIV/AIDS is carried out among this
group of women, though they run a high risk of infection. According to
this study, the requirements which ensure the health of prostitutes may
be realized by itinerary educational programs, the publication of information
materials, specially intended for distribution among such women. The necessity
to supplement information on AIDS with information on STD is noted, alerting
the public on the fact that these infections are closely connected. The
necessity of educating transport and industrial workers, as well as people
working in the system of the Ministry of Defense, with a view to prevent
the spread of HIV infection is also considered to be an important factor
(on the example of Belarus).
PMID: 10096227 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] |
