Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Risk Factors for Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Immigrant Female Sex Workers in Catalonia, Spain

Abstract

The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among FSW in Catalonia was lower than in other European countries. Even though the prevalence of HIV was only 0.8%, it could increase in the future given the high vulnerability of these women and their wide geographic mobility. It is necessary to continue with the work carried out by nongovernmental organizations (harm reduction programs, outreach programs, and safe sex workshops) as well as to facilitate the access to health centers, especially for the youngest women.