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) …

Abstract Background The North-east Indian states of Manipur and Nagaland consistently
report relatively high HIV prevalence. The targeted HIV prevention interventions in these two …

BACKGROUND: HIV transmission in India is primarily heterosexual and there is a
concentrated HIV epidemic among female sex workers (FSWs). Earlier reports demonstrate …

These authors examine the nature and extent of fluidity in defining the typology of female
sex work based on the place of solicitation or place of sex or both places together, and …

HIV risk behaviors among female sex workers using cell phone for client solicitation in India Page
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Background: Alcohol use has been found to correlate with risky sexual behavior as well as
with sexually transmitted infections (STI) among populations with high-risk behavior in India …

Background: Mumbai is one of the most populous and high HIV prevalence cities in India. It
has witnessed substantial changes in HIV-risk behaviors and a decline in HIV prevalence …

The most common mechanism for contracting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is
through unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected partner. Biological aspects in the …

Background: Prior studies of adult entertainment club employees have been qualitative and
lacked information regarding a range of important health factors. Methods: Sixty-nine female …