Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Contraceptive Utilization and Pregnancy Termination Among Female Sex Workers in Afghanistan. |
| Authors: |
Todd CS (AUTHOR), Nasir A (AUTHOR), Raza Stanekzai M (AUTHOR), Scott PT (AUTHOR), Strathdee SA (AUTHOR), Botros BA (AUTHOR), Tjaden J (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Journal of Women's Health (15409996). Nov2010, Vol. 19 Issue 11, p2057-2062. 6p. |
| Subjects: |
Sexually transmitted diseases, Abortion, Analysis of variance, Cluster analysis (Statistics), Confidence intervals, Contraception, Statistical correlation, Epidemiology, Research methodology, Medical needs assessment, Medroxyprogesterone, Oral contraceptives, Population geography, Sex work, Statistics, Substance abuse, Surveys, T-test (Statistics), Data analysis, Multiple regression analysis, Disease prevalence, Unplanned pregnancy, Reproductive history, History |
| Geographic Terms: |
Afghanistan |
| Abstract: |
Background: To determine the prevalence and correlates of prior pregnancy termination and unmet need for contraception among female sex workers (FSWs) in Afghanistan. Methods: FSWs in Jalalabad, Kabul, and Mazar-i-Sharif were recruited between June 2006 and December 2007 through outreach programs. Participants completed an interviewer-administered survey describing demographics, behaviors associated with risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancy, and medical history. Correlates of prior pregnancy termination and current unmet need for contraception were assessed with logistic regression analysis, controlling for site. Results: Of 520 FSWs, most (82.3%) had been pregnant at least once (mean 4.9 ± 2.7, range 1-17), among whom unplanned pregnancy (36.9%) and termination (33.2%) were common. Jalalabad participants were more likely to report both prior unplanned pregnancy (60.6% vs. 48.3% in Kabul or 20.7% in Mazar, p < 0.001) and prior termination (54.9% vs. 31.8% in Kabul or 26.8% in Mazar, p < 0.001). Most FSWs (90.0%) stated pregnancy was not currently desirable, and 85.2% were using contraception. Unmet need for contraception (14.7% of participants) was positively associated with having sold sex outside their city of residence (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 1.88, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.28-2.77) and inversely associated with illicit drug use (AOR 0.41, 95% CI 0.31-0.53). Conclusions: Although FSWs in Afghanistan report high rates of contraceptive use, unplanned pregnancy is common. Reproductive health services should be included in programming for FSWs to reduce unplanned pregnancies and to reduce HIV/STI risks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
