HIV prevalence is higher among Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), owing to their unsafe
sexual behavior. Further, MSM indulge in behaviors such as consumption of alcohol/oral …

Background: A description of the pattern of use of alcohol and other substances among
female sex workers (FSWs) is particularly important because of the high prevalence of HIV in …

The occurrence of high rates of alcohol consumption in a context of high HIV prevalence in
South Africa poses a significant health challenge for this country. This paper aims to answer …

Background: HIV/AIDS is still a big public health challenge of India. Female Sex Workers
(FSWs) belong to an important high risk group (HRG) in the transmission of HIV/AIDS …

Harmful alcohol use is an important risk factor for premature mortality and morbidity and
associated with increased HIV risk and lower uptake of and adherence to HIV interventions …

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

Background: HIV/AIDS is not only a public health problem but also a social, political and
economic challenge. The key concern with HIV infection is not only about infected person …

Background: Within any HIV epidemic, female sex workers (FSWs) have been one of the
groups most vulnerable and at risk of HIV infection due to their substance use and multiple …

BACKGROUND: Female sex workers'(FSWs') use of alcohol, a known disinhibitor to risk
behaviour, has been largely understudied. Knowledge of how various sex work venues …

Alcohol use in commercial sex is highly prevalent globally and alcohol use in conjunction
with sexual activity might increase the probability of risky behaviors. In the current study, we …