Sex workers clients in Italy: results of a phone survey on HIV risk behaviour and perception

Sex workers clients in Italy: results of a phone survey on HIV risk behaviour and perception

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INTRODUCTION: Sex workers (SW) clients represent a bridge population for HIV transmission from high risk to low risk general population.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional anonymous telephone survey was carried out at the AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections Helpline of National Institute of Health in Italy.The questionnaire was DNA proposed on a voluntary basis to a sample of 119 subjects from helpline users.RESULTS: The 119 participants were all males, aged between 19 and 59 years and mostly accessed female prostitutes.Vaginal intercourses with SW Diabetes Monitoring - Glucose Meter Controls were more frequently reported, followed by passive oral, active oral sex and active anal intercourses.

Cumulatively, 86.6% and 84.6% of vaginal and anal intercourses were respectively reported as regularly protected by condom.DISCUSSION: The telephone interview allowed an eased access, a high response rate and a standardised evaluation of questions CONCLUSIONS: It is necessary a constant monitoring of the characteristics, behaviour, risk perception and testing of SW clients in Italian and other populations.