Understanding the social and cultural contexts of female sex workers in Karnataka, India: implications for prevention of HIV infection
JF Blanchard, J O'Neil, BM Ramesh… - The Journal of …, 2005 - academic.oup.com
Background The objective of the present study was to compare the sociodemographic
characteristics and sex work patterns of women involved in the traditional Devadasi form of …
characteristics and sex work patterns of women involved in the traditional Devadasi form of …
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 …
Young women engaged in sex work in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, have high incidence of HIV and sexually transmitted infections, and amphetamine-type stimulant use …
MC Couture, N Sansothy, V Sapphon… - Sexually transmitted …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: To estimate prevalence and incidence of HIV and sexually transmitted infections
(STI) and associated risk factors among young women working as sex workers (SWs) in …
(STI) and associated risk factors among young women working as sex workers (SWs) in …
High prevalence and incidence of sexually transmitted infections among women living in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Background and objectives Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) contribute largely to the
burden of health in South Africa and are recognized as major contributors to the human …
burden of health in South Africa and are recognized as major contributors to the human …
HIV due to female sex work: regional and global estimates
Introduction Female sex workers (FSWs) are at high risk of HIV infection. Our objective was
to determine the proportion of HIV prevalence in the general female adult population that is …
to determine the proportion of HIV prevalence in the general female adult population that is …
Decline in sexually transmitted infection prevalence and HIV incidence in female barworkers attending prevention and care services in Mbeya Region, Tanzania
G Riedner, O Hoffmann, M Rusizoka, D Mmbando… - Aids, 2006 - journals.lww.com
Objective: To assess trends in sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevalence and HIV
incidence and associated factors in a cohort of female barworkers exposed to behavioural …
incidence and associated factors in a cohort of female barworkers exposed to behavioural …
Sexual and reproductive health outcomes among female sex workers in Johannesburg and Pretoria, South Africa: Recommendations for public health programmes
M Slabbert, F Venter, C Gay, C Roelofsen… - BMC public health, 2017 - Springer
Background The sexual and reproductive health (SRH) status of female sex workers is
influenced by a wide range of demographic, behavioural and structural factors. These …
influenced by a wide range of demographic, behavioural and structural factors. These …
Evidence‐based treatment guidelines for sexually transmitted infections developed with and for female sex workers
FMTF Behets, JR Rasolofomanana… - Tropical Medicine & …, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
Summary background Sex work is frequently one of the few options women in low‐income
countries have to generate income for themselves and their families. Treating and …
countries have to generate income for themselves and their families. Treating and …
Pregnancy prevention and condom use practices among HIV-infected women on antiretroviral therapy seeking family planning in Lilongwe, Malawi
Background Programs for integration of family planning into HIV care must recognize current
practices and desires among clients to appropriately target and tailor interventions. We …
practices and desires among clients to appropriately target and tailor interventions. We …
High prevalence of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among male sex workers in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire: need for services tailored to their needs
B Vuylsteke, G Semde, L Sika, T Crucitti… - Sexually transmitted …, 2012 - sti.bmj.com
Objectives To assess condom use and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STI)
and HIV among male sex workers (MSW) in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Methods A cross …
and HIV among male sex workers (MSW) in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Methods A cross …