Burden of HIV among female sex workers in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Female sex workers are a population who are at heightened risk of HIV
infection secondary to biological, behavioural, and structural risk factors. However, three …
infection secondary to biological, behavioural, and structural risk factors. However, three …
HIV testing and counseling among female sex workers: a systematic literature review
A Tokar, JEW Broerse, J Blanchard, M Roura - AIDS and Behavior, 2018 - Springer
HIV testing uptake continues to be low among Female Sex Workers (FSWs). We synthesizes
evidence on barriers and facilitators to HIV testing among FSW as well as frequencies of …
evidence on barriers and facilitators to HIV testing among FSW as well as frequencies of …
HIV due to female sex work: regional and global estimates
Introduction Female sex workers (FSWs) are at high risk of HIV infection. Our objective was
to determine the proportion of HIV prevalence in the general female adult population that is …
to determine the proportion of HIV prevalence in the general female adult population that is …
Personal, interpersonal and structural challenges to accessing HIV testing, treatment and care services among female sex workers, men who have sex with men and …
TSH Beattie, P Bhattacharjee, M Suresh… - J Epidemiol …, 2012 - jech.bmj.com
Background Despite high HIV prevalence rates among most-at-risk groups, utilisation of HIV
testing, treatment and care services was relatively low in Karnataka prior to 2008. The …
testing, treatment and care services was relatively low in Karnataka prior to 2008. The …
Epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 2 in Asia: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression
S AlMukdad, M Harfouche, A Wettstein… - The Lancet Regional …, 2021 - thelancet.com
Background Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection is a prevalent sexually
transmitted infection worldwide. This systematic review was conducted to characterize HSV …
transmitted infection worldwide. This systematic review was conducted to characterize HSV …
Correlates of HIV testing among female sex workers in Iran: findings of a national bio-behavioural surveillance survey
M Shokoohi, M Karamouzian, R Khajekazemi… - PloS one, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Female sex workers (FSWs) are the second most affected population by HIV in
Iran. However, their HIV testing practices are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to …
Iran. However, their HIV testing practices are poorly understood. The aim of this study was to …
Trends and factors associated with recent HIV testing among women in Haiti: a cross-sectional study using data from nationally representative surveys
F Joseph, D Jean Simon, VC Kondo Tokpovi… - BMC Infectious …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Introduction In the Latin America and Caribbean region, Haiti is one of the countries
with the highest rates of HIV. Therefore, this study examined the factors associated with HIV …
with the highest rates of HIV. Therefore, this study examined the factors associated with HIV …
Investigation of HIV/AIDS prevalence and associated risk factors among female sex workers from 2010 to 2017: a meta-analysis study
Objectives: Female sex workers (FSW) are highly at risk of HIV, and can potentially transmit
the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in different societies. Study design: The aims of the …
the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in different societies. Study design: The aims of the …
One size does not fit all: HIV testing preferences differ among high-risk groups in Northern Tanzania
In order to maximize the effectiveness of “Seek, Test, and Treat” strategies for curbing the
HIV epidemic, new approaches are needed to increase the uptake of HIV testing services …
HIV epidemic, new approaches are needed to increase the uptake of HIV testing services …
Prevalence of condomless anal intercourse and recent HIV testing and their associated factors among men who have sex with men in Hangzhou, China: a respondent …
R Li, H Wang, X Pan, Q Ma, L Chen, X Zhou, T Jiang… - PloS one, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Men who have sex with men (MSM) are a large high-risk population for HIV infection in
recent years in China. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Hangzhou, China, to …
recent years in China. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Hangzhou, China, to …