The intersection between sex work and reproductive health in Northern Karnataka, India: identifying gaps and opportunities in the context of HIV prevention
M Becker, S Ramanaik, S Halli… - AIDS research and …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Objective. To examine the reproductive health practices of female sex workers (FSWs) in the
context of an HIV prevention program in Karnataka, India. Methods. Data obtained from a …
context of an HIV prevention program in Karnataka, India. Methods. Data obtained from a …
Demography and sex work characteristics of female sex workers in India
Background The majority of sex work in India is clandestine due to unfavorable legal
environment and discrimination against female sex workers (FSWs). We report data on who …
environment and discrimination against female sex workers (FSWs). We report data on who …
Contraceptive practices, sexual and reproductive health needs of HIV-positive and negative female sex workers in Goa, India
Objectives In India, female sex workers (FSWs), suffer from high HIV prevalence and
abortions. Contraceptive use among general population women is well understood …
abortions. Contraceptive use among general population women is well understood …
Characterizing sexual histories of women before formal sex-work in south India from a cross-sectional survey: implications for HIV/STI prevention
S Mishra, S Ramanaik, JF Blanchard, S Halli… - BMC Public Health, 2012 - Springer
Background Interventions designed to prevent HIV and STIs in female sex-workers (FSWs)
reach women after they formally enter the sex-trade. We aimed to characterize the pattern of …
reach women after they formally enter the sex-trade. We aimed to characterize the pattern of …
Reproductive health needs of female sex workers and opportunities for enhanced prevention of mother-to-child transmission efforts in sub-Saharan Africa
SR Schwartz, E Papworth, O Ky-Zerbo… - Journal of Family …, 2017 - srh.bmj.com
Introduction HIV infection and pregnancy are both common among female sex workers
(FSW), indicating the need for prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) among …
(FSW), indicating the need for prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) among …
Female sex work interventions and changes in HIV and syphilis infection risks from 2003 to 2008 in India: a repeated cross-sectional study
P Arora, NJD Nagelkerke, R Moineddin… - BMJ open, 2013 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives We examined if increased spending and coverage of female sex worker (FSW)
interventions were associated with declines in HIV or syphilis risk among young pregnant …
interventions were associated with declines in HIV or syphilis risk among young pregnant …
Demographic changes and trends in risk behaviours, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among female sex workers in Bangalore, India involved in a …
GC Jayaraman, S Kumar, S Isac, P Javalkar… - Sexually transmitted …, 2013 - sti.bmj.com
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 …
characteristics of female sex workers (FSWs) in the urban Bangalore district, India, and …
Sexual risk behaviors, HIV, and syphilis among female sex workers in Nepal
S Kakchapati, DR Singh, BB Rawal… - HIV/AIDS-Research and …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Female sex workers (FSWs) are a key-affected population susceptible to acquiring
HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), as well as transmitting the virus to others. The …
HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), as well as transmitting the virus to others. The …
Evaluating the vertical HIV transmission risks among South African female sex workers; have we forgotten PMTCT in their HIV programming?
JO Twahirwa Rwema, S Baral, S Ketende… - BMC public health, 2019 - Springer
Background Female sex workers (FSW) have a greater HIV burden compared to other
reproductive-aged women and experience high incidence of pregnancies. However, there …
reproductive-aged women and experience high incidence of pregnancies. However, there …
Life circumstances of women entering sex work in Nagaland, India
KJ Bowen, B Dzuvichu, R Rungsung… - Asia Pacific Journal …, 2011 - journals.sagepub.com
Background and objectives: The study objective was to enhance understanding of female
sex workers' lives in Nagaland, India (one of the country's highest HIV prevalence states), to …
sex workers' lives in Nagaland, India (one of the country's highest HIV prevalence states), to …