Understanding Risk Factors for Oropharyngeal Gonorrhea Among Sex Workers Attending Sexual Health Clinics in 2 Australian Cities: Mixed Methods Study.
Tiffany Renee PhillipsChristopher K FairleyKate MaddafordAnna McNultyBasil DonovanRebecca J GuyRuthy McIverRebecca WiganRick VarmaJason J OngDenton CallanderGabrielle SkelseyMish PonyDylan O'HaraJade E BilardiEric Pui Fung ChowPublished in: JMIR public health and surveillance (2024)
Our study shows that condomless fellatio is a risk factor for oropharyngeal gonorrhea among sex workers despite most sex workers using condoms with their clients for fellatio. Novel interventions, particularly targeting the oropharynx, will be required for oropharyngeal gonorrhea prevention.