Physical and sexual violence affecting female sex workers in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire: prevalence, and the relationship with the work environment, HIV, and access to …
Background: Violence is a human rights violation, and an important measure in
understanding HIV among female sex workers (FSW). However, limited data exist regarding …
understanding HIV among female sex workers (FSW). However, limited data exist regarding …
Violence against female sex workers in Cameroon: accounts of violence, harm reduction, and potential solutions
S Lim, S Peitzmeier, C Cange, E Papworth… - JAIDS Journal of …, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Background: Female sex workers (FSWs) in Cameroon, and West Africa generally, suffer a
disproportionate burden of HIV. Although violence against FSWs has been documented …
disproportionate burden of HIV. Although violence against FSWs has been documented …
Violence, condom breakage, and HIV infection among female sex workers in Benin, West Africa
FK Tounkara, S Diabaté, FA Guédou… - Sexually transmitted …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Objective To examine the relationship between violence, condom breakage, and HIV
prevalence among female sex workers (FSWs). Methods Data were obtained from the 2012 …
prevalence among female sex workers (FSWs). Methods Data were obtained from the 2012 …
Sexual violence, condom negotiation, and condom use in the context of sex work: results from two West African countries
AL Wirtz, S Schwartz, S Ketende, S Anato… - JAIDS Journal of …, 2015 - journals.lww.com
Background: Female sex workers (FSWs) are vulnerable to violence within and beyond the
workplace. Violence is associated with increased burden of HIV, possibly explained through …
workplace. Violence is associated with increased burden of HIV, possibly explained through …
Gender-based violence against female sex workers in Cameroon: prevalence and associations with sexual HIV risk and access to health services and justice
MR Decker, C Lyons, SC Billong, IM Njindam… - Sexually transmitted …, 2016 - sti.bmj.com
Background/objectives Female sex workers (FSWs) are at risk for HIV and physical and
sexual gender-based violence (GBV). We describe the prevalence of lifetime GBV and its …
sexual gender-based violence (GBV). We describe the prevalence of lifetime GBV and its …
[HTML][HTML] Sexual violence against female sex workers in The Gambia: a cross-sectional examination of the associations between victimization and reproductive, sexual …
Background Female sex workers (FSW) are a vulnerable population for sexual violence and
poor sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Sexual violence against FSW has not been …
poor sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Sexual violence against FSW has not been …
Prevalence and patterns of victimization and polyvictimization among female sex workers in Soweto, a South African township: a cross-sectional, respondent-driven …
ABSTRACT Background: Female sex workers (FSWs) are disproportionately affected by
violence from multiple partner categories. This increases their vulnerability to HIV …
violence from multiple partner categories. This increases their vulnerability to HIV …
Violence from a sexual partner is significantly associated with poor HIV care and treatment outcomes among female sex workers in the Dominican Republic
C Mendoza, C Barrington, Y Donastorg… - JAIDS Journal of …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Background: Female sex workers (FSWs) experience high rates of violence from their sexual
partners. Although violence is associated with HIV risk behaviors among FSWs, there is …
partners. Although violence is associated with HIV risk behaviors among FSWs, there is …
High HIV prevalence and associated risk factors among female sex workers in Rwanda
M Mutagoma, MS Samuel, C Kayitesi… - … journal of STD & …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence is often high among female sex workers
(FSWs) in sub-Saharan Africa. Understanding the dynamics of HIV infection in this key …
(FSWs) in sub-Saharan Africa. Understanding the dynamics of HIV infection in this key …
Violence victimisation, sexual risk and sexually transmitted infection symptoms among female sex workers in Thailand
MR Decker, HL McCauley, D Phuengsamran… - Sexually transmitted …, 2010 - sti.bmj.com
Background/Objectives Commercial sex work is a primary context for heterosexual HIV/AIDS
transmission. Violence victimisation is considered to compromise women's ability to protect …
transmission. Violence victimisation is considered to compromise women's ability to protect …