Effectiveness of self-care interventional package in promoting sexual health among female sex workers registered with selected NGOs of Chandigarh

Anamika; Sushma Kumari Saini; Bhim Singh; Sandeep Mittal; Manmeet Kaur

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20262235

Authors

Anamika National Institute of Nursing Education, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
Sushma Kumari Saini National Institute of Nursing Education, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
Bhim Singh National Institute of Nursing Education, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
Sandeep Mittal State AIDS Control Society, Chandigarh, India
Manmeet Kaur Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20262235

Keywords:

FSW, HIV, STI, Sexual health, Self-care interventional package

Abstract

Background: Female sex workers who receive money and goods in exchange for sex They multiple sex partners and hence are vulnerable population and is highly susceptible for acquiring sexually transmitted infections with HIV. Such vulnerability may result in poor sexual health of the female sex workers.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted for the promotion of sexual health among FSW registered with NGO. Randomization was done by lottery method. Interviews were conducted with Interview Schedule for baseline assessment and interventional package administered to experimental group. End-line assessment was conducted to assess the effect of selfcare interventional package.

Results: After implementation of self-care interventional package there was improvement in knowledge and reduction in unsafe sexual practices.

Conclusions: The self-care interventional package was effective in improving sexual health.

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