Female sex workers in three cities in Russia: HIV prevalence, risk factors and experience with targeted HIV prevention
MR Decker, AL Wirtz, V Moguilnyi, A Peryshkina… - AIDS and Behavior, 2014 - Springer
Abstract Within Eastern Europe/Central Asia's expanding HIV epidemic, relatively little is
known about female sex workers (FSWs). Using mixed methods, we report on sex work …
known about female sex workers (FSWs). Using mixed methods, we report on sex work …
Current and recent drug use intensifies sexual and structural HIV risk outcomes among female sex workers in the Russian Federation
Background Female sex workers (FSW) and people who inject drugs (PWID) are at high risk
for HIV infection, with FSW-PWID at even greater risk. HIV-related research often focuses on …
for HIV infection, with FSW-PWID at even greater risk. HIV-related research often focuses on …
Female sex work and HIV risks in Croatia
A Štulhofer, V Baćak, T Drglin, M Puljiz, M Miklin - AIDS care, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
The aim of this paper was to analyze and compare the prevalence of HIV-related sexual risk
taking among Croatian female sex workers (FSW) in two major urban areas. Two groups of …
taking among Croatian female sex workers (FSW) in two major urban areas. Two groups of …
HIV/AIDS among female sex workers in China: epidemiology and recent prevention strategies
H Zhang, E Hsieh, L Wang, S Liao - Current HIV/AIDS Reports, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review This review aims to describe the epidemiology of HIV among
female sex workers (FSWs) in China over the past decade, to summarize current gaps in …
female sex workers (FSWs) in China over the past decade, to summarize current gaps in …
Injection drug use, sexual risk, violence and STI/HIV among Moscow female sex workers
Background/objectives The HIV prevalence in Eastern Europe and Central Asia continues to
increase. While injection drug use (IDU) is leading factor, heterosexual transmission is on …
increase. While injection drug use (IDU) is leading factor, heterosexual transmission is on …
HIV testing behaviour and HIV prevalence among female sex workers in Ukraine: findings from an Integrated Bio-Behavioural Survey, 2013–2014
A Tokar, I Sazonova, S Mishra, P Smyrnov… - Sexually Transmitted …, 2019 - sti.bmj.com
Objectives Ukraine has one of the largest HIV epidemics in Europe, with high prevalence
among female sex workers (FSWs). We aimed to identify factors associated with HIV testing …
among female sex workers (FSWs). We aimed to identify factors associated with HIV testing …
HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among female sex workers in Moscow (Russia): prevalence and associated risk factors
A Bernier, T Rumyantseva, L Reques… - Sexually Transmitted …, 2020 - sti.bmj.com
To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with HIV and five other STIs among
outdoor female sex workers (OSFW) and indoor FSW (IFSW). Methods Cross-sectional …
outdoor female sex workers (OSFW) and indoor FSW (IFSW). Methods Cross-sectional …
HIV among female sex workers in the Central Asian Republics, Afghanistan, and Mongolia: contexts and convergence with drug use
S Baral, CS Todd, B Aumakhan, J Lloyd… - Drug and alcohol …, 2013 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Central Asia is culturally and demographically diverse, both between
and within its respective countries. That diversity is represented in the range of individual …
and within its respective countries. That diversity is represented in the range of individual …
[HTML][HTML] A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence, trends, and geographical distribution of HIV among Chinese female sex workers (2000–2011) …
Objective The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate temporal and geographical trends
in the HIV epidemic among female sex workers (FSWs) recruited from various venues in …
in the HIV epidemic among female sex workers (FSWs) recruited from various venues in …
Factors mediating HIV risk among female sex workers in Europe: a systematic review and ecological analysis
Objectives We reviewed the epidemiology of HIV and selected sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) among female sex workers (FSWs) in WHO-defined Europe. There were …
infections (STIs) among female sex workers (FSWs) in WHO-defined Europe. There were …