Reducing Alcohol Use, Sex Risk Behaviors, and Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Filipina Female Bar Workers: Effects of an Ecological Intervention

Overview

Journal J Prev Interv Community

Publisher Routledge

Specialties Health Services
Public Health

Date 2010 Apr 15

PMID 20391058

Citations 14

Authors

Donald E Morisky

Chi Chiao

Kate Ksobiech

Robert M Malow

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Abstract

This article presents the outcomes of a quasi-experimental community-based research intervention initiative targeting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) testing and condom use among Filipina female bar workers (FBWs). Established at the peer, organizational, and policy levels, bar managers and peer educators from 110 different establishments, in 4 southern Philippines regions, were trained. Only FBWs in the combination peer educator and manager training intervention condition significantly increased STI testing from baseline to follow-up. STI testing was significantly associated with higher HIV/AIDS knowledge, lower probability of contracting HIV, and increased condom use. Based on the findings, future research on the adaptability of this intervention to FBWs residing in HIV epicenters is warranted.

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