Abstract:

Objective: To investigate the differences and influencing factors of HIV and syphilis infections and condom use in
commercial sexual activities of different levels female sex workers（FSWs）. Methods: From April to June 2018, PPS method was used
to conduct a cross-sectional survey on the FSWs outposts with a total of 400 people. Demographic and high-risk behaviors and other
information were collected. Results: The median age of FSWs was 29 years old, and most of them were sexually active, unmarried, and
with poor education and high mobility. The detection rate of HIV antibody was 1.0% and syphilis was 2.5%. At the time of commercial
sex, the rate of condom use was 95.5%, and the risk factors for consistent condom use were not having or receiving partner education
and not having HIV testing consultation in the last year. Conclusion: HIV and syphilis infection among FSWs remained relatively
stable, and condom adherence rates of FSWs at different levels were different. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the intervention
for this population.

Key words: AIDS, syphilis, female sex workers, condom