Researchers have shown that stigma is a fundamental determinant of behavior, well-being,
and health for many marginalized groups, but sex workers are notably absent from their …

A SHAPE America Endorsed Title! Abstract concepts and behavioral and social theories
used in health education and promotion can be challenging for students to learn and …

Being a mother is a traditional and central role for women. However, due to criminalization,
social stigma and marginalized lifestyles, female sex workers (FSWs) may encounter …

Background: Community empowerment approaches have been found to be effective in
responding to HIV among female sex workers (FSWs) in South Asia and Latin America. To …

Understanding the pregnancy experiences of female sex workers (FSWs), especially in the
context of high rates of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), is essential to tailoring …

In the next twenty years, urban populations in Africa are expected to double, while urban
land cover could triple. An often-overlooked dimension of this urban transformation is the …

Background Oral and anal sexual behaviours are increasingly reported among adolescents
and adults reporting heterosexual sex in peer-reviewed journals in high income countries …

Fertility-related research encompasses fertility intentions, preconception care, research
amongst pregnant women, and post-partum outcomes of mothers and children. However …

Abstract Introduction Female sex workers (FSWs) experience overlapping burdens of HIV,
sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy. Pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) …

Female sex workers (FSWs) in sub-Saharan Africa are disproportionately affected by HIV
and gender-based violence (GBV). Substance use overlaps with these co-occurring …