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In India, substantial efforts have been made to increase awareness about HIV/AIDS among female sex workers (FSWs). We assessed the impact of awareness regarding safe sex in a cohort of FSWs by studying trends in HIV prevalence, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and risk behaviors measured from 1993 to 2002 in Pune, India. A total of 1359 FSWs attending 3 STD clinics were screened for HIV infection, and data on demographics, sexual behaviors, and past and current STDs were obtained. The overall HIV prevalence among FSWs was 54%. Not being married (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.74, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.17 to 2.59), being widowed (AOR = 2.10, 95% CI: 1.16 to 3.80), inconsistent condom use (AOR = 1.60, 95% CI: 1.02 to 2.50), clinical presence of genital ulcer disease (GUD; AOR = 1.66, 95% CI: 1.07 to 2.56), and genital warts (AOR = 4.70, 95% CI: 1.57 to 14.08) were independently associated with HIV infection among FSWs. The prevalence of HIV remained stable over 10 years (46% in 1993 and 50% in 2002; P = 0.80). The prevalence of GUD decreased over time (P &lt; 0.001), whereas that of observed genital discharge remained stable. Reported consistent condom use as well as the proportion of FSWs who refused sexual contact without condoms increased over time (P &lt; 0.001). These data collectively suggest that safe sex interventions have had a positive impact on FSWs in Pune, India.

Correlates and Trend of HIV Prevalence Among Female Sex Workers Attending Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics in Pune, India (1993-2002)