Female sex workers (FSWs) bear a disproportionately large burden of HIV infection
worldwide. Despite decades of research and programme activity, the epidemiology of HIV …

Background. To update and expand on a 2012 systematic review of the prevalence and risk
of violence and the prevalence and risk of physical, mental and sexual health problems …

We conducted a systematic review in June 2012 (updated September 2013) to examine the
prevalence and factors shaping sexual or physical violence against sex workers globally …

Background Female sex workers are a population who are at heightened risk of HIV
infection secondary to biological, behavioural, and structural risk factors. However, three …

The objective of the study is to describe distinguishing characteristics of commercial sexual
exploitation of children/child sex trafficking victims (CSEC) who present for health care in the …

We reviewed evidence from more than 800 studies and reports on the burden and HIV
implications of human rights violations against sex workers. Published research documents …

Background There is very limited evidence on the health consequences of human trafficking.
This systematic review reports on studies investigating the prevalence and risk of violence …

A growing body of international research documents strong associations between gender‐
based violence and HIV, both in the general population and among high‐risk …

Background Previous studies have found high levels of symptoms of depression, anxiety,
and post-traumatic stress disorder among women survivors of human trafficking. No …

The article begins with a discussion of definitional issues regarding human trafficking and
modern slavery and then briefly critiques some popular claims regarding each problem …