Objective To explore the methods of intervention for street-based female sex workers (FSWs) by assessing the intervention process, and evaluate the effectiveness.
Methods By cluster sampling procedure, many streetbased female sex workers in Yuzhong district were intervened systematically after informed consent. Before and after the intervention, questionnaire survey was conducted to understand their KAP towards AIDS and analyzed the results of the questionnaire and the effectiveness of intervention.
Results The recognition rate abut AIDS knowledge was improved markedly, from the previous 28% to the later 70.5%; condom use in last act increased the previous 59% to the later 75%, consistent use in recent month changed from 4% to 26%; Peer education was trained.
Conclusion systematical intervention among street-based female sex workers is critical for spread of AIDS.
Citation： LIU Hui,ZUAN Huan,WANG Yang. Effectiveness Evaluation of Intervention Modes among Street-based Female Sex Worksin Chongqing. Chinese Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, 2009, 09(10): 1044-1047. doi: 10.7507/1672-2531.20090185 Copy