بررسي شيوع بيماري سيفيليس در زنان زنداني

Prevalence of syphilis among Female prisoners in Tehran province prisons

Background: Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) constitute important source of morbidity in incarcerated persons. So, we decided to determine incidence of syphilis among female prisoners in bran province prisons (Evin, Varamin & Rajayii shahr) in order to specify risk factors, precipied factors and prophylaxis methods. Methods: This descriptive study was performed on 500 randomly selected women. Initial data cluding age, marital status, economic status, dwelling place and IV drug abuse were all recorded. en they were examined, and laboratory evaluation including RPR. and FTAabs were achieved. Results: Eight female prisoners had syphilis infection (positive RPR and FTAabs). Age, marital status, economic status and IV drug abuse were revealed to be significantly associated with squiring syphilis. Conclusion: Our results have revealed that syphilis is not rare in female prisoners. So, screening high risk prisoners and exerting proper management is recommended.