Prevalence and Determinants of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) among Male Migrant Factory Workers in Haryana, North India.
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2015-01
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Background: Male migrant workers display high risk sexual behavior and have been shown to have higher prevalence
of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which make them more vulnerable to HIV infection. We aimed to estimate the
prevalence of self-reported STIs and delineate their determinants among male migrant factory workers in Faridabad,
Haryana. Materials and Methods: Male workers in two selected factories, who were aged ≥18 years, were born
outside Haryana (destination), and who had migrated to Haryana after the age of 15 years were eligible. Sociodemographic
information, HIV/AIDS knowledge and behavior, and self-reported STI symptoms in the last 1 year were
ascertained by face-to-face interview. Determinants of STIs were identifi ed by regression analysis. Results: Totally
755 eligible workers participated. Mean ± SD age was 31.4 ± 8.2 years and migration duration was 9.5 ± 6.7 years.
At least one STI symptom was reported by 41.7% of the participants (burning micturition- 35%, inguinal bubos-5.2%,
genital ulcers- 2.6%, urethral pus discharge- 1.3%). Factors associated with STIs were higher age at migration, lower
HIV/AIDS knowledge, paid sex in the last year, non-use of condoms during the last non-spousal sex, and unfavorable
intention to use condom. Conclusion: Prevalence of self-reported STIs among these migrant men was high. Targeted
Interventions among migrant workers need to be strengthened for control and prevention of STIs.
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Determinants, Factory workers, India, Migrant factory workers, Migrants, Prevalence, Sexually transmitted infections
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Abdulkader Rizwan Suliankatchi, Kant Shashi, Rai Sanjay Kumar, Goswami Kiran, Misra Puneet. Prevalence and Determinants of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) among Male Migrant Factory Workers in Haryana, North India. Indian Journal of Public Health. 2015 Jan-Mar; 59(1): 30-36.