[HTML][HTML] Revisiting the understanding of “transactional sex” in sub-Saharan Africa: A review and synthesis of the literature
Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa, young women ages 15–24 have more than twice the risk of
acquiring HIV as their male counterparts. A growing body of epidemiological evidence …
acquiring HIV as their male counterparts. A growing body of epidemiological evidence …
Systematic review of facility-based sexual and reproductive health services for female sex workers in Africa
A Dhana, S Luchters, L Moore, Y Lafort, A Roy… - Globalization and …, 2014 - Springer
Background Several biological, behavioural, and structural risk factors place female sex
workers (FSWs) at heightened risk of HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other …
workers (FSWs) at heightened risk of HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other …
Risk perception and the influence on uptake and use of biomedical prevention interventions for HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic literature review
Background Risk perception has been found to be a crucial factor explaining inconsistent or
non-use of HIV prevention interventions. Considerations of risk need to expand beyond risk …
non-use of HIV prevention interventions. Considerations of risk need to expand beyond risk …
Community empowerment and involvement of female sex workers in targeted sexual and reproductive health interventions in Africa: a systematic review
L Moore, MF Chersich, R Steen, S Reza-Paul… - Globalization and …, 2014 - Springer
Abstract Background Female sex workers (FSWs) experience high levels of sexual and
reproductive health (SRH) morbidity, violence and discrimination. Successful SRH …
reproductive health (SRH) morbidity, violence and discrimination. Successful SRH …
Knowledge, attitudes & barriers to condom use among female sex workers and truck drivers in Uganda: a mixed-methods study
JKB Matovu, NB Ssebadduka - African health sciences, 2013 - ajol.info
Background: There is limited documentation on knowledge, attitudes and barriers to condom
use among female sex workers (FSWs) and truck drivers (truckers). Objective: To explore …
use among female sex workers (FSWs) and truck drivers (truckers). Objective: To explore …
Consistent condom use by female sex workers in Kolkata, India: testing theories of economic insecurity, behavior change, life course vulnerability and empowerment
AE Fehrenbacher, D Chowdhury, T Ghose… - AIDS and Behavior, 2016 - Springer
Consistent condom use (CCU) is the primary HIV/STI prevention option available to sex
workers globally but may be undermined by economic insecurity, life-course vulnerabilities …
workers globally but may be undermined by economic insecurity, life-course vulnerabilities …
'That's how we help each other': Community savings groups, economic empowerment and HIV risk among female sex workers in Iringa, Tanzania
A Mantsios, C Shembilu, J Mbwambo, S Likindikoki… - PloS one, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Female sex workers (FSW) are a socially and economically marginalized population heavily
affected by HIV. Community empowerment approaches focus on FSW taking collective …
affected by HIV. Community empowerment approaches focus on FSW taking collective …
Community savings groups, financial security, and HIV risk among female sex workers in Iringa, Tanzania
A Mantsios, N Galai, J Mbwambo, S Likindikoki… - AIDS and Behavior, 2018 - Springer
This study assessed the association between community savings group participation and
consistent condom use (CCU) among female sex workers (FSW) in Iringa, Tanzania. Using …
consistent condom use (CCU) among female sex workers (FSW) in Iringa, Tanzania. Using …
Dual method use for protection of pregnancy and disease prevention among HIV-infected women in South East Nigeria
LO Lawani, AK Onyebuchi, CA Iyoke - BMC women's health, 2014 - Springer
Abstract Background sub-Saharan Africa continue to bear the greatest burden of HIV/AIDS
epidemic due to its large population, high fertility rate and unmet contraceptive need, most …
epidemic due to its large population, high fertility rate and unmet contraceptive need, most …
Media and “abhorrent” profession: Portrayal of sex workers in a patriarchal Nigerian society
This study examines how sex workers are represented by news media in a male-dominated
Nigerian society. Specifically, the study seeks to identify the different ways in which sex …
Nigerian society. Specifically, the study seeks to identify the different ways in which sex …