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In the present study, STIs and reproductive tract infections (RTI) were assessed among bar girls in an urban metro city.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods:<\/jats:title>\n The cross-sectional study was conducted among bar girls residing in an urban settlement from May 2018 to December 2018. 195 bar girls randomly selected from among the registered bar girls for HIV prevention services with a local NGO and willing to participate were enrolled after obtaining informed consent. They were interviewed in person and clinical examination was conducted for assessing symptoms and signs of STI and RTI.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n The median age of women was 26 years. 45% women reported sexual activity 3\u20136 times\/week. 49.7% women reported symptom of vaginal discharge in the preceding 3 months, 52.3% women reported pain in lower abdomen, 10.2% women complained of genital ulcer disease, 67.2% women reported itching in the genital area, and 36.4% women had complaint of dyspareunia. 90.2% women in the present study had at least one symptom of STI\/RTI.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n High-risk sexual behavior of bar girls with their regular clients puts them at a higher risk of acquiring HIV\/AIDS. 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