Notification for sexually transmitted infections and HIV among sex workers in Guatemala: acceptability, barriers, and preferences.
Partner notification for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections is acceptable and feasible among female sex workers attending sexually transmitted infection clinics in Guatemala, especially for regular partners. Intention to refer the sexual partner was best predicted by attitude followed by social norms and baby's protection. Women preferred notification via patient-based referral.
Fundació Sida i Societat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. msabido@sidaisocietat.org
Meritxell
M
Sabidó
Lucile Parker
LP
Gregg
Xavier
X
Vallès
Mikhail
M
Nikiforov
Jose Ernesto
JE
Monzón
Maria Isabel
MI
Pedroza
Sten H
SH
Vermund
Jordi
J
Casabona
D000328:Adult; D016358:Contact Tracing; D005260:Female; D006166:Guatemala / Q000453:epidemiology; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D057240:Patient Preference; D011247:Pregnancy; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D060386:Sex Workers / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*