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A cross-sectional bio-behavioral study was conducted from August to October 2017 using a respondent-driven sampling method in four cities in Togo.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A standardized questionnaire was used to record socio-demographic data and sexual behavior patterns.\n                      <jats:italic>T. vaginalis<\/jats:italic>\n                      detection by molecular biology tests was performed using Allplex STI Essential Assay which detect also 6 others micro-organisms. A blood sample was drawn and serological test using SD Bioline Duo VIH\/Syphilis rapid test was performed for Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and syphilis testing.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A total of 310 FSW with median age 25\u2009years, interquartile range (IQR) [21\u201332\u2009years] were included. The prevalence of\n                      <jats:italic>T. vaginalis<\/jats:italic>\n                      was 6.5% (95%CI\u2009=\u2009[4.1\u20139.9]) and, overall, prevalence of other STI ranged from 4.2% (95%CI\u2009=\u2009[2.3\u20137.2]) for\n                      <jats:italic>N. gonorrhoeae<\/jats:italic>\n                      to 10.6% (95% CI\u2009=\u2009[7.5\u201314.7]) for HIV. Binary logistic regression was conducted to assess factors associated with\n                      <jats:italic>T. vaginalis<\/jats:italic>\n                      infection. Living in Lom\u00e9 (aOR\u2009=\u20093.19; 95%CI\u2009=\u2009[1.11\u201311.49]), having had sexual intercourse before the age of 18 (aOR\u2009=\u20095.72; 95%CI\u2009=\u2009[1.13\u201310.89]), and being infected with\n                      <jats:italic>C. trachomatis<\/jats:italic>\n                      (aOR\u2009=\u20093.74; 95%CI\u2009=\u2009[2.95\u201312.25]) were factors associated with\n                      <jats:italic>T. vaginalis<\/jats:italic>\n                      among FSW.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The prevalence of\n                      <jats:italic>T. vaginalis<\/jats:italic>\n                      infection using molecular test was low among FSW in Togo. Extensive studies are needed to confirm and to better understand the epidemiology of\n                      <jats:italic>T. vaginalis<\/jats:italic>\n                      among this population and in other populations in Togo.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1186\/s12879-021-06432-w","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2021,8,9]],"date-time":"2021-08-09T04:03:24Z","timestamp":1628481804000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/springer_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":13,"title":["Prevalence and factors associated with trichomonas vaginalis infection among female sex workers in Togo, 2017"],"prefix":"10.1186","volume":"21","author":[{"given":"Martin Kouame","family":"TCHANKONI","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Alexandra Marie","family":"Bitty-Anderson","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Arnold Junior","family":"SADIO","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Fifonsi Adjidossi","family":"GBEASOR-KOMLANVI","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Valentine Marie","family":"FERR\u00c9","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Wendpouir\u00e9 Ida Carine","family":"ZIDA-COMPAORE","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Ameyo Monique","family":"DORKENOO","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Bayaki","family":"SAKA","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Anoumou Claver","family":"DAGNRA","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Charlotte","family":"CHARPENTIER","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-7644-9902","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Didier Koumavi","family":"EKOUEVI","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"297","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2021,8,9]]},"reference":[{"key":"6432_CR1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","unstructured":"Van Gerwen OT, Muzny CA. 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