Prevalence and predictors of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among vulnerable women engaged in sex work: Findings from the Kyaterekera Project in …
Introduction Women engaged in sex work (WESW) have an elevated risk of the human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infections (STI). Estimates are three …
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infections (STI). Estimates are three …
HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in a cohort of women involved in high-risk sexual behavior in Kampala, Uganda
Background: Uganda has long been successful in controlling the HIV epidemic; however,
there is evidence that HIV prevalence and incidence are increasing again. Data on the …
there is evidence that HIV prevalence and incidence are increasing again. Data on the …
A combination intervention addressing sexual risk-taking behaviors among vulnerable women in Uganda: study protocol for a cluster randomized clinical trial
FM Ssewamala, O Sensoy Bahar, Y Tozan… - BMC women's …, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Background Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has the highest number of people living with
HIV/AIDS, with Nigeria, South Africa, and Uganda accounting for 48% of new infections. A …
HIV/AIDS, with Nigeria, South Africa, and Uganda accounting for 48% of new infections. A …
The need to focus on sex workers in generalized HIV epidemic settings
A Pettifor, N Rosenberg, F Behets - Sexually transmitted diseases, 2011 - journals.lww.com
In this issue, Vandepitte and coworkers report a high prevalence of HIV and sexually
transmitted infections among sex workers in Kampala, Uganda. HIV prevalence was 37 …
transmitted infections among sex workers in Kampala, Uganda. HIV prevalence was 37 …
HIV prevalence and associated risk factors among female sex workers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: tracking the epidemic
Since 2014, HIV care and treatment services among key populations including female sex
workers (FSWs) have intensified in Tanzania. We sought to track the epidemic among FSWs …
workers (FSWs) have intensified in Tanzania. We sought to track the epidemic among FSWs …
Burden and characteristics of HIV infection among female sex workers in Kampala, Uganda–a respondent-driven sampling survey
W Hladik, AL Baughman, D Serwadda, JW Tappero… - BMC public health, 2017 - Springer
Abstract Background Sex workers in Uganda are at significant risk for HIV infection. We
characterized the HIV epidemic among Kampala female sex workers (FSW). Methods We …
characterized the HIV epidemic among Kampala female sex workers (FSW). Methods We …
Reconceptualizing the HIV epidemiology and prevention needs of female sex workers (FSW) in Swaziland
Background HIV is hyperendemic in Swaziland with a prevalence of over 25% among those
between the ages of 15 and 49 years old. The HIV response in Swaziland has traditionally …
between the ages of 15 and 49 years old. The HIV response in Swaziland has traditionally …
Derivation of an HIV risk score for African women who engage in sex work
AC Willcox, BA Richardson, J Shafi, E Kabare… - AIDS and Behavior, 2021 - Springer
No tool exists to stratify HIV risk in contemporary African female sex worker (FSW)
populations. Data from a cohort of HIV-negative FSWs in Mombasa, Kenya from 2010 to …
populations. Data from a cohort of HIV-negative FSWs in Mombasa, Kenya from 2010 to …
HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among female sex workers in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, in 2002
JM Vandepitte, F Malele, DM Kivuvu… - Sexually transmitted …, 2007 - journals.lww.com
Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of HIV
and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among female sex workers (FSWs) in …
and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among female sex workers (FSWs) in …
High HIV prevalence and associated risk factors among female sex workers in Rwanda
M Mutagoma, MS Samuel, C Kayitesi… - … journal of STD & …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence is often high among female sex workers
(FSWs) in sub-Saharan Africa. Understanding the dynamics of HIV infection in this key …
(FSWs) in sub-Saharan Africa. Understanding the dynamics of HIV infection in this key …