Author/Editor		Kopp, W; Hoeven-Fritscher, S
Title		Factors influencing spread of STD: epidemiological situation in high risk groups in Vienna
Type		članek
Source		Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannon Adriat
Vol. and No.		Letnik 4, št. 3
Publication year		1995
Volume		str. 133-6
Language		eng
Abstract		The legal regulations and financial aspects of examing and treating prostitutes in Vienna are shortly reviewed. The epidemiologic situation, which has been under control, started to deteriorate with the inflow of foreign, medically not examined female sex workers from Africa, Asia and the Caribbeans attracted by the promises of wonderful life in the rich West. They hesitate to ask for police help, if they are urged to render sexual services, out of fear to be punished by their contractors or expelled back home by the state authority. Since 1991 the borders of East-European countries have stood open and a number of young women are offering sex for money. About 50 pct. of those tested were found to be infected with Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The possibility of free examination and treatment together with further preventive measures provided by Public Health STD Clinics in Vienna and neighbouring countries has made possible the reverse of such a trend since 1993. Results of a comparative study including registred prostitutes, illegal prostitutes, club hostesses and other STD patients are reported.
Descriptors		SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES RISK FACTORS ITALY