Determinants of access to HIV testing and counselling services among female sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
S Nnko, E Kuringe, D Nyato, M Drake, C Casalini… - BMC public health, 2019 - Springer
Background HIV testing and counselling (HTC) is an essential component for HIV prevention
and a critical entry point into the HIV continuum of care and treatment. Despite the …
and a critical entry point into the HIV continuum of care and treatment. Despite the …
“When they know that you are a sex worker, you will be the last person to be treated”: perceptions and experiences of female sex workers in accessing HIV services in …
RK Wanyenze, G Musinguzi, J Kiguli, F Nuwaha… - BMC international health …, 2017 - Springer
Background HIV prevalence among female sex workers (FSWs) in high burden countries in
sub-Saharan Africa varies between 24 and 72%, however their access to HIV services …
sub-Saharan Africa varies between 24 and 72%, however their access to HIV services …
Sex work stigma and non-disclosure to health care providers: data from a large RDS study among FSW in Brazil
I Dourado, MDC Guimarães, GN Damacena… - … International Health and …, 2019 - Springer
Background Stigma in health services may be detrimental to health seeking attitudes and
practices. This study investigates non-disclosure of sex work to health care providers among …
practices. This study investigates non-disclosure of sex work to health care providers among …
Perspectives on HIV pre-and post-exposure prophylaxes (PrEP and PEP) among female and male sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya: implications for integrating …
AJ Restar, JU Tocco, JE Mantell, Y Lafort… - AIDS Education and …, 2017 - Guilford Press
Pre-and post-exposure prophylaxes (PrEP and PEP) can reduce the risk of HIV acquisition,
yet often are inaccessible to and underutilized by most-vulnerable populations, including …
yet often are inaccessible to and underutilized by most-vulnerable populations, including …
Cost effectiveness of HIV and sexual reproductive health interventions targeting sex workers: a systematic review
G Rinaldi, AA Kiadaliri… - Cost Effectiveness and …, 2018 - Springer
Background Sex workers have high incidences of HIV and other sexually transmitted
diseases. Although, interventions targeting sex workers have shown to be effective …
diseases. Although, interventions targeting sex workers have shown to be effective …
Sexual and reproductive health services utilization by female sex workers is context-specific: results from a cross-sectional survey in India, Kenya, Mozambique and …
Y Lafort, R Greener, A Roy, L Greener, W Ombidi… - Reproductive health, 2017 - Springer
Abstract Background Female sex workers (FSWs) are extremely vulnerable to adverse
sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes. To mitigate these risks, they require access …
sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes. To mitigate these risks, they require access …
Consistent condom use and dual protection among female sex workers: surveillance findings from a large-scale, community-based combination HIV prevention …
G Mbita, A Mwanamsangu, M Plotkin, C Casalini… - AIDS and Behavior, 2020 - Springer
In Tanzania, HIV infection remains much higher among female sex workers (FSWs) than
among other adult women. In addition to HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and …
among other adult women. In addition to HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and …
HIV pre‐exposure prophylaxis for female sex workers: Ensuring women's family planning needs are not left behind
AL Bowring, FH Ampt, S Schwartz… - Journal of the …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Introduction Female sex workers (FSWs) experience overlapping burdens of HIV,
sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy. Pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) …
sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancy. Pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) …
Changes in engagement in HIV prevention and care services among female sex workers during intensified community mobilization in 3 sites in Zimbabwe, 2011 to …
T Ndori‐Mharadze, E Fearon, J Busza… - Journal of the …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Introduction 'Sisters with a Voice', Zimbabwe's nationally scaled comprehensive
programme for female sex workers (FSW s), intensified community mobilization activities in …
programme for female sex workers (FSW s), intensified community mobilization activities in …
“I felt very small and embarrassed by the health care provider when I requested to be tested for syphilis”: barriers and facilitators of regular syphilis and HIV testing …
Background Periodic testing of female sex workers (FSW) for sexually transmitted infections
(STIs) is a core component of global and national responses to achieve population-level STI …
(STIs) is a core component of global and national responses to achieve population-level STI …