Prevalence of HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Female Sex Workers and Miners in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China

NCT ID: NCT00278499

Last Updated: 2011-01-13

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

3800 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2006-03-31

Study Completion Date

2011-01-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to collect data on the HIV strains currently circulating among female sex workers (FSWs) and their clients. In addition, this study will identify potential participants for future studies.

Detailed Description

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The overwhelming majority of HIV/AIDS patients live in the developing world. The rate of HIV infection in China has been consistently and steadily increasing over the past few years. Commercial sex workers and their clients are at highest risk for HIV infection and transmission. Yunnan Province is reported to be home to about half of China's HIV infected population. Honghe Prefecture accounts for 14% of the total reported HIV infections in Yunnan Province. Even though the incidence of HIV is important in tracking the HIV epidemic, there are little data on HIV incidence among FSWs in China. Estimates of HIV incidence are essential for optimally monitoring the HIV epidemic, knowing where to focus prevention efforts, and evaluating the success of vaccines and other prevention strategies. The purpose of this study is to estimate the incidence of and risk factors for HIV infection among FSWs and miners in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. In addition, this study will identify and describe the different HIV clades currently circulating among FSWs and miners. Four cross-sectional surveys will be conducted: three among FSWs and one among miners. In addition, a 12-month cohort study will be conducted among a subgroup of FSWs enrolled in the baseline cross-sectional survey in Kaiyuan City, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China.

FSWs will complete cross-sectional surveys at study entry, Month 6, and Month 12. FSWs will complete two study visits: one to complete the survey and another to receive test results and participate in post-test counseling. Physical and gynecologic exams and blood collection will occur at both study visits. Each survey will include general participant information and sexual activity and drug use habits.

Pre-test counseling will be provided to all FSWs; those who elect to donate specimens for laboratory testing will have an additional appointment within 6 weeks of donation to receive test results and post-test counseling. Multiple counseling sessions may be provided to some participants based on their individual needs. FSWs found to be either infected with HIV or another sexually transmitted disease (STD) will be referred for further medical evaluation and treatment.

Every fourth participant enrolled in the FSW cross-sectional survey, all FSWs found to be HIV infected, and all FSWs who are intravenous drug users will participate in a substudy lasting 12 months. Study staff will contact each participant once a month for 12 months and ask them for location information and about their current behaviors.

Participants enrolled as FSW clients (miners) will participate in two study visits. The first visit will include completing a questionnaire and counseling. The second study visit will include post-test counseling to inform participants of their test results and will occur about one month after the first visit. A physical exam and blood and urine collection will occur at both visits.

Conditions

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HIV Infections Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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1

Female sex workers

Cross-sectional surveys

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Cross-sectional surveys will occur at study entry, Month 6, and Month 12. Every fourth participant enrolled in the FSW cross-sectional survey, all FSWs found to be HIV infected, and all FSWs who are intravenous drug users will participate in a substudy lasting 12 months.

2

Female sex workers' clients (miners)

Questionnaire/counseling

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

An initial questionnaire and counseling will occur once in addition to post-test counseling.

Interventions

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Cross-sectional surveys

Cross-sectional surveys will occur at study entry, Month 6, and Month 12. Every fourth participant enrolled in the FSW cross-sectional survey, all FSWs found to be HIV infected, and all FSWs who are intravenous drug users will participate in a substudy lasting 12 months.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Questionnaire/counseling

An initial questionnaire and counseling will occur once in addition to post-test counseling.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Self-reported to have sold sex for money within the 3 months prior to study entry
* Works at one of the study sites


* Participated in the baseline cross-sectional survey in Kaiyuan City, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China
* Willing to provide updated contact information (and a cell phone number, if available)
* Willing to be contacted by study staff once a month for 12 consecutive months


* Male
* Works at one of the selected mine sites


* Parent or guardian willing to provide informed consent, if applicable
Minimum Eligible Age

16 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

NIH

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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DAIDS

Principal Investigators

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Ning Wang, MD, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for AIDS/STD Prevention and Control

Zhongmin Yang, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for AIDS/STD Prevention and Control

Locations

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Gejiu CDC, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province

Kunming, Yunnan, China

Site Status

Kaiyuan CDC, Honghe

Kunming, Yunnan, China

Site Status

Countries

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China

References

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Anderson AF, Qingsi Z, Hua X, Jianfeng B. China's floating population and the potential for HIV transmission: a social-behavioural perspective. AIDS Care. 2003 Apr;15(2):177-85. doi: 10.1080/0954012031000068326.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 12856339 (View on PubMed)

Chen XS, Yin YP, Liang GJ, Gong XD, Li HS, Poumerol G, Thuy N, Shi MQ, Yu YH. Sexually transmitted infections among female sex workers in Yunnan, China. AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2005 Dec;19(12):853-60. doi: 10.1089/apc.2005.19.853.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 16375618 (View on PubMed)

Ding Y, Detels R, Zhao Z, Zhu Y, Zhu G, Zhang B, Shen T, Xue X. HIV infection and sexually transmitted diseases in female commercial sex workers in China. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005 Mar 1;38(3):314-9.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 15735451 (View on PubMed)

Tucker JD, Henderson GE, Wang TF, Huang YY, Parish W, Pan SM, Chen XS, Cohen MS. Surplus men, sex work, and the spread of HIV in China. AIDS. 2005 Mar 24;19(6):539-47. doi: 10.1097/01.aids.0000163929.84154.87.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 15802971 (View on PubMed)

Zhao R, Gao H, Shi X, Tucker JD, Yang Z, Min X, Qian H, Duan Q, Wang N. Sexually transmitted disease/HIV and heterosexual risk among miners in townships of Yunnan Province, China. AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2005 Dec;19(12):848-52. doi: 10.1089/apc.2005.19.848.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 16375617 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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CIPRA Project 1

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: secondary_id

CIPRA CH 005

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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