TABLE 1.
Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Sex Workers of Sonagachi Project in 1992 and 2003
| STD | 1992, % (Total No. of Subjects)11,12 | 2003, % (Total No. of Subjects) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syphilis | |||
| Current | 4.8 (418) | 1.2 (168) | 0.04 |
| TPHA +ve | 63.0 (370) | 16.7 (168) | <0.0001 |
| Vaginal discharge | 48.3 (418) | 14.3 (168) | <0.0001 |
| Candidiasis | 16.5 (418) | 8.9 (168) | 0.02 |
| Trichomoniasis | 15.3 (418) | 3.0 (168) | <0.0001 |
| Cervical smear Gram stain +ve | 13.2 (370) | 17.3 (168) | 0.22 |
| Condyloma acuminata | 5.3 (418) | 4.2 (168) | 0.58 |
| Molluscum contagiosum | 2.4 (418) | 3.6 (168) | 0.43 |