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The article is about an observational study that aimed to describe the prevalence and the
predicting factors for the occurrence of cervicitis in female sex workers based in Peru. In
addition, the study aimed at the identification of the risk factors for the occurrence of cervicitis.
The condition involves the inflammation of the cervix secondary to sexually transmitted
infections(STIs). Through a face to face questionnaire,467 respondents presenting to a sexual
health clinic were identified and underwent vaginal examination for sample collection. The
vaginal and cervical swabs and blood samples were tested for various STIs.Linear regression was
applied to determine additional risk factors for cervicitis. The results of the study showed 24.9%
of the women had cervicitis but with no clear etiology. Some of the factors showed to reduce the
risk of cervicitis was regular clinical attendance and the Ecuadorian nationality.
Reference
Pollitt, S., Calderon, M., Heitzinger, K., Solari, V., Montano, S. and Zunt, J. (2013). Prevalence
and predictors of cervicitis in female sex workers in Peru: an observational st...


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