We examined the relation between high mobility/migration (sex work in three or more
villages/towns within the past year) and HIV risk factors among a sample of female sex …

Background Violence and mobility have been identified as critical factors contributing to the
spread of HIV worldwide. This study aimed to assess the independent and combined …

This paper examines the relationship between indicators of mobility, socio-economic
vulnerabilities, and HIV risk behaviours among 5,498 mobile female sex workers (FSWs) …

Background Migrant sex workers are known to be vulnerable to HIV. There is substantial
female sex worker (FSW) mobility between the borders of Maharashtra and Karnataka, but …

Female sex workers (FSWs) are vulnerable to HIV infection. Their socioeconomic and
behavioural vulnerabilities are crucial push factors for movement for sex work. This paper …

Objectives Mobility is an important factor contributing to the spread of HIV among key
population at risk for HIV; however, research linking this relationship among men who have …

This paper assesses the reasons for entry into sex work and its association with HIV risk
behaviours among mobile female sex workers (FSWs) in India. Data were collected from a …

Background: Male migrant workers display high risk sexual behavior and have been shown
to have higher prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which make them more …

Abstract Background Female sex workers (FSWs) are a population sub-group most affected
by the HIV epidemic in India and elsewhere. Despite research and programmatic attention to …

Background Recent studies of male migrants in India indicate that those who are infected
with HIV are spreading the epidemic from high risk populations in high prevalence areas to …