Crossroads of Choice: A qualitative study of the factors influencing decisions to transition from sex work among women engaged in sex work in Southern Uganda
Background Women Engaged in commercial Sex Work (WESW) are exposed to behavioral,
biological, and structural factors that exacerbate their risk to HIV infection and other sexually …
biological, and structural factors that exacerbate their risk to HIV infection and other sexually …
Changes in context, typology and programme outcomes between early and recent periods of sex work among young female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya: A cross …
P Bhattacharjee, S Isac, H Musyoki, P Gichangi, H Ma… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Introduction The sex work context and typology change continuously and influence HIV
related risk and vulnerability for young female sex workers (YFSW). We sought to describe …
related risk and vulnerability for young female sex workers (YFSW). We sought to describe …
'It is like a tomato stall where someone can pick what he likes': structure and practices of female sex work in Kampala, Uganda
M Mbonye, S Nakamanya, W Nalukenge, R King… - BMC public health, 2013 - Springer
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 …
knowledge of the context of local sex industries. We explore the organisation of female sex …
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 …
Understanding the contexts in which female sex workers sell sex in Kampala, Uganda: a qualitative study
KR Katumba, M Haumba, Y Mayanja, YW Machira… - BMC Women's …, 2024 - Springer
Background Structural, interpersonal and individual level factors can present barriers for HIV
prevention behaviour among people at high risk of HIV acquisition, including women who …
prevention behaviour among people at high risk of HIV acquisition, including women who …
Sex work and young women: a cross sectional study to understand the overlap of age and sex work as a central tenet to epidemic control in South Africa
Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) engaging in sex-for-money transactions are at
risk of HIV infection. A better understanding of the demographic, socio-economic factors and …
risk of HIV infection. A better understanding of the demographic, socio-economic factors and …
Examining the intrapersonal, interpersonal and community level correlates of access to medical care among women employed by sex work in southern Uganda: a …
Women employed by sex work (WESW) experience significant gaps in accessing necessary
healthcare services, leading to unmet health needs. Yet, there is a dearth of literature on the …
healthcare services, leading to unmet health needs. Yet, there is a dearth of literature on the …
“I decided in my heart I have to complete the sessions”: A qualitative study on the acceptability of an evidence-based HIV risk reduction intervention among women …
Background The HIV burden remains a critical public health concern and women engaged
in sex work [WESW] are at significantly higher risk compared to the general adult population …
in sex work [WESW] are at significantly higher risk compared to the general adult population …
Enrollment and retention of female sex workers in HIV care in health facilities in Mbarara city
B Arinaitwe, P Ariho, CH Naturinda… - … in Reproductive Health, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Sex work is a global driver of the HIV epidemic, and the risk of acquiring HIV is
13 times higher for female sex workers (FSWs) compared to the general population. The …
13 times higher for female sex workers (FSWs) compared to the general population. The …
HIV risk among young women who sell sex by whether they identify as sex workers: analysis of respondent‐driven sampling surveys, Zimbabwe, 2017
B Hensen, ST Chabata, S Floyd… - Journal of the …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Introduction Across sub‐Saharan Africa, selling sex puts young women at high risk
of HIV. Some young women who sell sex (YWSS) may self‐identify as sex workers, while …
of HIV. Some young women who sell sex (YWSS) may self‐identify as sex workers, while …