CONDOM USE BEHAVIOR AND OCCURRENCE OF GONORRHEA AMONG FEMALE COMMERCIAL SEX WORKERS IN THE LOCALIZATION OF NABIRE REGENCY, PAPUA

Condom use behavior includes regularity, method of use, and the type of condom being used which are factors that can influence the occurrence of gonorrhea infection. Improper condom use behavior can increase the chance of gonorrhea infection transmission, especially in individuals who have frequent sexual intercourse and have a high risk of contracting Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) such as Female Commercial Sex Workers (FCSW). The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between condom use behavior and occurrence of gonorrhea in FCSW. A total of 70 FCSW were interviewed by asking them 18 questions about condom use behavior,followed by vaginal swab examination to diagnose the presence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae using Gram staining. Among the FCSW who participated in this study,45 individuals were diagnosed with gonorrhea, while 25 others were negative. Based on the data analysis, only 5 individuals practiced correct condom use behavior characterized by the regular use of condom, follow the appropriate procedures in using a condom, as well as using the right type of condom. Meanwhile, 65 individuals did not practice correct condom use behavior. Chi-square test results indicate a correlation between condom use behavior and occurrence of gonorrhea infection in FCSW. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that there is a correlation between condom use behavior and gonorrhea occurrence in FCSW. Keywords: Condom use behavior,gonorrhea infection