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Potential impact of pre‐exposure prophylaxis for female sex workers and men who have sex with men in Bangalore, India: a mathematical modelling study [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of the International AIDS Society, 2016
Introduction In Bangalore, new HIV infections of female sex workers and men who have sex with men continue to occur, despite high condom use. Pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has high anti‐HIV efficacy for men who have sex with men.
Kate M Mitchell   +8 more
doaj   +6 more sources

High‐Risk and Sexual Behaviors Among Female Sex Workers in Shiraz, Iran [PDF]

open access: yesHealth Science Reports
Background and Aim Female sex workers are an undeniable and often overlooked part of our society. Due to their hidden nature, they can pose potential risks to our communities.
Mohammadreza Heydari   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Characteristics of the vaginal microbiome in cross-border female sex workers in China: a case-control study [PDF]

open access: yesPeerJ, 2019
Background Female sex workers (FSWs) are key groups in the transmission of sexual transmitted infections (STI), and vaginal microbiome variations play an important role in transmission.
Xiang Hong   +11 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Longitudinal experiences and risk factors for common mental health problems and suicidal behaviours among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya

open access: yesCambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health, 2022
Background Female sex workers (FSWs) are at high risk of mental health problems and suicide risk. Few longitudinal studies have examined risk factors for poor mental health among FSWs.
Alicja Beksinska   +17 more
doaj   +1 more source

Association of Demographic Factors Among Ex-Female Sex Workers and Non-Female Sex Workers in Ex-Localization Area

open access: yesJurnal Psikiatri Surabaya, 2023
Introductions: The localization of Female Sex Workers (FSW), one of the largest in Southeast Asia, has considerably reduced because of the government’s actions since 2014.
Merry Apriliani Angkawidjaja   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Human Rights Case Study on Access to Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for Female Sex Workers in South Africa [PDF]

open access: yesHealth and Human Rights, 2022
This paper examines the extent to which access to HIV preventive medicines such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are ensured under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
Steven Winkelman
doaj  

Mobility for sex work and recent experiences of gender-based violence among female sex workers in Iringa, Tanzania: A longitudinal analysis.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2021
Female sex workers are highly mobile, which may influence their risk of experiencing physical and sexual violence. However, there remains a paucity of research, particularly longitudinal, from Sub-Saharan Africa exploring mobility and gender-based ...
Zoé Mistrale Hendrickson   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sexual, reproductive health and health status of female sex workers in 12 Brazilian cities, 2016

open access: yesRevista Brasileira de Epidemiologia, 2021
: Objective: To investigate differences in sexual, reproductive health and health status indicators of female sex workers in 12 Brazilian cities. Methods: Cross-sectional study of biological and behavioral surveillance survey with a minimum sample of ...
Letícia Penna Braga   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Characteristics, sexual behaviour and risk factors of female, male and transgender sex workers in South Africa [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Background. In South Africa, information on sex workers' characteristics, sexual behaviour and health needs is limited. Current social, legal and institutional factors impede a safe working environment for sex workers and their clients. Objectives.
Chersich, Matthew   +3 more
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Epidemiology of sexually transmitted infections among female sex workers in Switzerland: a local, exploratory, cross-sectional study

open access: yesSwiss Medical Weekly, 2020
Female sex workers are often considered highly vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, data on STI epidemiology in female sex workers are lacking in Switzerland.
Francis Vu   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

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