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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Background Human trafficking is a crime against humanity. It is also a serious threat to
global health and security. Globalization has made human trafficking an easier task for the …

Human trafficking is an international crime renowned for extreme forms of violence against
women, men and children. Although trafficking-related violence has been well-documented …

Introduction Adolescence is a time of physical, emotional and social transitions that have
implications for health. In addition to being at high risk for HIV, young key populations (YKP) …