Publications by authors named "Ze-en Ma"
Objective: To investigate the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and syphilis incidence rates as well as the retention rate in a cohort with 6-month follow-up study among female sex workers (FSWs).
Methods: From December, 2004, to January, 2005, a community-based baseline survey was conducted to recruit 343 FSWs for a prospective cohort study in Xichang county of Sichuan province, China. Follow-up visits were conducted at 6 months to analyze risk factors associated with cohort retention for subjects' baseline sociodemographic and sexual behavioral characteristics.
[Study on the relationship between hepatitis C virus infection and sharing injection equipment, sexual behavior among injecting drug users].
Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi
April 2004
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to examine how hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads among injecting drug users (IDUs) in Liangshan, Sichuan province, focusing on sharing injection equipment and sexual behaviors.
- A survey conducted between November 2002 gathered demographic data and injection practices from 379 participants, with blood samples tested for HCV, revealing a high prevalence rate of 71.0%.
- Results indicated a strong association between HCV transmission and sharing needles/syringes, as well as past syphilis infections; however, sexual behavior did not show a significant correlation with HCV infection. Further research is needed to explore these relationships.