Alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking pattern among brothelbased female sex workers in two local government areas in Lagos state, Nigeria

Abstract

Background: Alcohol and tobacco use are known risk factors for non communicable diseases especially among women. Brothel based female sex workers may be at increased risk of exposure to these two substances. Objective: To assess the pattern of alcohol and tobacco use among female sex workers in two selected local government areas in Lagos state, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among 323 brothel-based female sex workers in 39 consenting brothels. Data was collected by trained interviewers using a pretested structured questionnaire. Results: Majority (67.8%) were current drinkers with 89.5% of these having their most recent drink less than a week ago. Most of them (89%) consumed more than the reference limits for alcohol use among women. Up to 20.7% were current smokers with (92.5%) having their most recent cigarette less than a week ago. More than a third (37.4%) were heavy smokers while 19% were dual users. Current drinking was associated with current smoking. Smokers consumed significantly more units of alcohol than non-smokers. Conclusion: The prevalence of harmful alcohol use and cigarette smoking are very high among this group of female sex workers. Programs that address the use of these substances should be made available for these women.

Gambaran Hasil Pemeriksaan Sitologi Serviks Wanita Pekerja Seksual Tidak Langsung pada Hotspot Maredan Kecamatan Tenayan Raya Pekanbaru

“…26 Penelitian Odukoya di Nigeria pada tahun 2013 didaptkan 72% WPS tidak pernah merokok. 27 Perbedaan ini disebabkan karena peraturan larangan merokok pada lokasi penelitian tersebut. Peraturan tentang larangan merokok di ruang publik, larangan menjual rokok pada anak dibawah umur dan harga rokok yang tinggi dapat mengurangi hampir 50% perokok aktif di Australia dalam kurun waktu 1980-2007.…”

“…26 Mayoritas WPS di Nigeria mengkonsumsi alkohol dan hanya sebagian kecil yang merokok. 27 Merokok merupakan faktor penting karena menurut teori, wanita yang merokok memiliki resiko 2 kali lebih besar dapat terkena kanker serviks dibandingkan dengan wanita yang tidak merokok.Pada lendir serviks wanita perokok ditemukan zat benzyrene dari asap rokok yang menyebabkan sel-sel Langerhans yang ada pada serviks tidak berfungsi baik, sehingga daya tahan serviks terhadap infeksi menurun. Selain itu nikotin yang ada didalam rokok bersifat ko-karsinogen yang dapat mendorong displasia menjadi kanker serviks.…”

Correlates of unprotected sex with male clients among female sex workers in 13 Mexican cities

“…Substance use has also been associated with increased vulnerability among FSWs to HIV/STIs (Medhi et al, 2013; Strathdee et al, 2008). Most studies report that two-thirds or more of FSWs have used alcohol in recent months (Chersich, Bosire, King’ola, Temmerman, & Luchters, 2014; Fernandes et al, 2014; Leslie, Ahern, Chinaglia, Kerrigan, & Lippman, 2013; Odukoya, Sekoni, Onajole, & Upadhyay, 2013), and a significant percentage meet criteria for hazardous and harmful drinking (Chersich et al, 2014). The use of alcohol and other substances increases HIV susceptibility by lowering self-efficacy for negotiating condom use and increasing the risk of exposure to violence (Chersich et al, 2014; Chersich et al, 2013; Larios et al, 2009).…”

Tobacco and alcohol use in adolescents with unplanned pregnancies: relation with family structure, tobacco and alcohol use at home and by friends

“…Smoking and consumption of alcoholic beverages constitute an important health problem worldwide and have been related with a great number of negative effects, including laryngeal carcinoma, cirrhosis of the liver, chronic pancreatitis and development of healthrisk behaviors such as sexual activity at an early age, and unplanned pregnancies in adolescents. [1][2][3][4][5][6] According to the World Health Organization, in many developed and developing countries, a great number of pregnancies in adolescents is reported every year, of which up to 80% are unplanned. [7][8][9][10][11][12] The negative effects induced by unplanned pregnancies include an increase in maternal-infantile morbidity and mortality, loss of self-esteem, depression, anxiety, familial conflicts, dropping out of school, interruption of life projects, premature incorporation into the labor force, and maintenance of the poverty cycle.…”

“…[7][8][9][10][11][12] The negative effects induced by unplanned pregnancies include an increase in maternal-infantile morbidity and mortality, loss of self-esteem, depression, anxiety, familial conflicts, dropping out of school, interruption of life projects, premature incorporation into the labor force, and maintenance of the poverty cycle. 6,7,8,9 Even more, pregnant teens tend to recognize their pregnancies later than adult women and are more likely to be engaged in binge drinking and drug use early in their pregnancies, thus exposing the fetus to alcohol. 13,14,15,16 There is evidence showing that smoking and consuming alcoholic beverages are associated with the development of unplanned pregnancies.…”