Risk Factors of Syphilis Infection among Female Sex Workers (FSW) in Indonesia 2018/2019: A Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

Background: Syphilis is one of the most common causes of curable bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) worldwide. Female sex workers (FSW) are the key population to be affected by STI. in Indonesia, little is known about syphilis infection in most at risk population. This study aimed to know the risk factors of syphilis among FSW in Indonesia 2018-219.Methods: This research uses Cross Sectional study design. This study used secondary data based on the Integrated Biological and Behaviour Survey (IBBS) 2018-219. The study population was 5,816FSWs who registered in the IBBS 2018-2019 in 16Districts/Municipalities in Indonesia. The study sample was derived from an eligible population that met the inclusion criteria=5,647 respondents.Results: The results show the prevalence of Syphilis among FSW was 1.3%. Syphilis infection is associated tocondom consistent (OR=1.7 ; 95%CI=1.094– 2.853 and STI Information (OR=1.7; 95%CI=1.115–1.788).Conclusion: FSWs who do not use condoms consistently and correctly when having sex with customers and those who do not receive health information about syphilis are at higher risk of syphilis infection. For this reason, FSWs must use condoms consistently and correctly every time they have sex with customers.