HERS was a case-control study that aimed to identify risk factors for oropharyngeal gonorrhoea among female sex workers. We specifically recruited female sex workers attending our Centre who tested positive for oropharyngeal gonorrhoea. We recruited study participants from different cultural backgrounds. We asked study participants to complete a survey. We asked about:
- mouthwash use
- sexual practices with clients
- sexual practices with non-work partners
- condom use
We are currently analysing the results of this study.
Publications
Understanding Risk Factors for Oropharyngeal Gonorrhea Among Sex Workers Attending Sexual Health Clinics in 2 Australian Cities: Mixed Methods Study
Phillips TR, Fairley CK, Maddaford K, McNulty A, Donovan B, Guy R, McIver R, Wigan R, Varma R, Ong JJ, Callander D, Skelsey G, Pony M, O'Hara D, Bilardi JE, Chow EP
(2024), JMIR Public Health Surveill,
DOI: 10.2196/46845