Summary on Recent Medical Researches on Prostitution in Thailand
Viroj Wiwanitkit
Sexuality and Disability 22(3): 209-213
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0146-1044 DOI: 10.1023/b:sedi.0000039063.58100.24Document Number: 253183
Prostitution is an important social and medical problem in Thailand. Here, the author summarizes the recent medical researches on prostitution in Thailand. Female prostitution is a major factor relating to human immuno deficiency virus (HIV) infection and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among Thais. A number of sexually active Thai males have experience on getting contact with a female prostitute; therefore, health education for Thais since they are young is recommended. Apart from Hiv and STDs, prostitution is also related to hepatitis and cervical cancer in Thailand.