Rate of use of Female Preservatives in Sex Workers in the city of Mbujimayi / Republic Democratic of Congo

Jean Christophe Bukasa Tshilonda, Kabongo Mwamba Guillaume, Mbuyi Mishinda Anaclet

Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Mbujimayi, DRC

Abstract

Introduction

The female condom is designed to be introduced into the vagina: this is the only double protection method that a woman can implement without the active participation of her partner. It allows women to better protect their sexual relationships, to preserve their health and that of their families. The aim is to estimate the rate of female condom use by sex workers in Mbuji-Mayi City to help promote their protection against sexually transmitted infections.

Methodology

The study is descriptive correlational quantitative and the data were collected cross-sectionally using a questionnaire from 12 to 30 May 2018 for female workers. The sample is 122 professional sex women.

Results

Compared to the condom use rate: the level of use is low, as only 42.62% have used these condoms. Regarding the relationship between different characteristics of sex workers and the use of female condoms: age between 20 and 29, lack of other work, income Less than 50,000 CF, seniority in work less than 12 years of age, not having an STI, not having a partner with STIs, and lack of awareness of a case of death as a result of AIDS are associated with low use of STIs. female condoms; because their p (value) is less than 0.05.

Conclusion

Cases of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies among sex workers are real problems that deserve special attention because they are witnesses to the level of correct use of condoms.

Author(s): Jean Christophe Bukasa Tshilonda, Kabongo Mwamba Guillaume, Mbuyi Mishinda Anaclet

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