Table 3.
Risk factors for STIs and HIV among MSW in Moscow
| Risk Indicator | # | % | # | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always use condoms with female clients | 18 | 62% | Reasons given for not using a condom with a client during vaginal intercourse | ||
| Always use condoms during AI with clients | 35 | 71% | Did not want to | 11 | 25% |
| Use of rectal gels with clients | 12 | 24% | Client did not want to | 24 | 55% |
| Always use condoms during AI with regular clients | 26 | 59% | No condom available | 4 | 9% |
| Past/Present STI diagnoses | 16 | 32%/ 24% | Forgot | 5 | 11% |
| Sought medical care for STI | 12 | 75% | Reasons for not using a condom with a client during AI* | ||
| Use of injected illegal drugs | 4 | 8% | Did not want to | 15 | 19% |
| HCV diagnosis | 4 | 8% | Client did not want to | 31 | 40% |
| Use of MDMA, amphetamines, or other stimulants | 6 | 12% | No condom available | 10 | 13% |
| Cocaine use | 8 | 16% | Forgot | 5 | 6% |
| Participant had ever experienced violence from clients | 14 | 28% | |||