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 …

Background Female sex workers (FSWs) in Bangladesh remain at elevated risk of sexually
transmitted infections (STIs) although the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence …

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) are main drivers of the HIV epidemic in Nepal.
The work environment of sex work in Nepal is differentiated into establishment based (eg …

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 …

This paper describes the sex work characteristics and factors associated with syphilis
among female sex workers (FSWs) in Dimapur district of high HIV prevalence Indian state …

Background The intersection between illicit drug use and female commercial sex work has
been identified as an important factor responsible for rising HIV prevalence among female …

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 …

Objectives: To measure the determinants of syphilis among female sex workers (FSWs) in
the state of Karnataka, South India. Methods: During 2004–2006, cross-sectional surveys …

Abstract Background Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), syphilis, Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and share modes of …