Many female sex workers begin sex work as mothers, or because they are mothers, and
others seek childbearing. Motherhood may influence women's livelihoods as sex workers …

Background Gender inequity is manifested in the social and economic burden women carry
in relation to men. We investigate women's experiences of gender relations from childhood …

Although transactional sex has been linked to undesirable sexual health outcomes, there is
a lack of clarity as to the meaning of the practice, which appears to extend beyond behaviors …

Background Effective interventions among female sex workers require a thorough
knowledge of the context of local sex industries. We explore the organisation of female sex …

Background There is a dearth of empirical research illuminating possible connections
between gender imbalances and sexual violence among married women in Tanzania …

Female garment factory workers in Cambodia are more exposed to HIV/AIDS than
previously thought. Although HIV/AIDS epidemics are fast spreading in Cambodia, relatively …

Background There is little published research investigating sex work in Namibia, particularly
in rural areas. Therefore, the aim of this paper was to determine the views of women …

Background Material exchange for sex (transactional sex) may be important to sexual
relationships and health in certain cultures, yet the motivations for transactional sex, its scale …

Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa, high burdens of HIV and unmet need for contraception often
coexist. Research emphasises the need to engage men and couples in reproductive health …

Ideals of masculinity and femininity may limit South African women's decision making power
in relationships and increase their risk of HIV infection. We conducted 30 in-depth interviews …