The socio-demographic, sex work characteristics and the factors affecting HIV prevalence
among female sex workers (FSWs) are not well known in low prevalence states showing …

Objectives We examined data collected as part of the fifth round of integrated biological and
behavioural surveillance to determine the prevalence and factors associated with HIV …

Objective: In four states in southern India we explored the determinants of HIV prevalence
among female sex workers (FSW), as well as factors associated with district-level variations …

The primary objectives of this study were to assess the changing demographic
characteristics of female sex workers (FSWs) in the urban Bangalore district, India, and …

The study was carried out to assess the factors associated with HIV seropositivity among
female sex workers (FSWs) in Dimapur, Nagaland, a high HIV prevalence state of India. A …

Background A decline in HIV prevalence among female sex workers (FSWs) has been
reported from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh between the two rounds of integrated …

Background Studies have demonstrated the significance of commercial sex work in the
ongoing transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in India. Clients …

Background: Female sex workers (FSWs) have been identified as an important target group
for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/sexually transmitted infections prevention …

The prevalence of HIV in high risk population is influenced significantly the behavioral and
sociodemographic characteristics. However, considering the complexity of behavior among …

Background: Interventions targeting sex workers are central to the National AIDS Control
programme of India's third 5-year plan. Understanding the way in which societal and …