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Syphilis Infection Among Female Sex Workers in Colombia

Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 2007
To study the epidemiology of Treponema pallidum (syphilis) among female sex workers (FSW) in Santa Fe de Bogotá, Colombia.A cross-sectional study was conducted. Participants were interviewed using a standardized questionnaire, which collected socio-demographic characteristics and risk behavior information. Blood samples were screened for syphilis using
Alfredo, Mejia, Christian T, Bautista, Luis, Leal, Claudia, Ayala, Franklyn, Prieto, Fernando, de la Hoz, Martha L, Alzate, Jacqueline, Acosta, Jose L, Sanchez   +8 more
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Commercial sex venues, syphilis and methamphetamine use among female sex workers

AIDS Care, 2011
The objective of this study was to assess the factors associated with methamphetamine (MA) use, syphilis, and unprotected sex among female sex workers from different type of venues in Qingdao City, Shandong Province of China. Three consecutive cross-sectional surveys provided information on demographics, sexual and drug use behaviors, and HIV-related ...
Dianming, Kang, Meizhen, Liao, Zhenxia, Jiang, Xijiang, Zhang, Wenwen, Mao, Ning, Zhang, Xiaorun, Tao, Tao, Huang, Zhenqiang, Bi, Muktar, Aliyu, Pingsheng, Wu, Baofa, Jiang, Yujiang, Jia   +12 more
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Adolescent female sex workers: invisibility, violence and HIV

Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2011
A large number of female sex workers are children. Multiple studies demonstrate that up to 40% of women in prostitution started this work prior to age 18. In studies across India, Nepal, Thailand and Canada, young age at entry to sex work has been found to heighten vulnerability to physical and sexual violence victimisation in the context of ...
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Economic Strengthening Approaches with Female Sex Workers

2018
Abstract This chapter examines different strategies for addressing the economic vulnerability that puts female sex workers (FSW) at increased risk of acquiring HIV. After presenting various theoretical approaches to economic interventions with FSW, the chapter provides examples of interventions employing different approaches.
A Mantsios, D Kerrigan, J Mbwambo, S Likindikoki, C Shembilu   +4 more
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Global Cancer Statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN Estimates of Incidence and Mortality Worldwide for 36 Cancers in 185 Countries

Ca-A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 2021
Hyuna Sung, Jacques Ferlay, Rebecca L Siegel   +2 more
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Cancer statistics, 2022

Ca-A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 2022
Rebecca L Siegel, Kimberly D Miller, Ahmedin Jemal Dvm   +2 more
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Female Sex Workers

1995
Judith Blackfield Cohen, Priscilla Alexander   +1 more
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Breast Cancer Statistics, 2022

Ca-A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 2022
Hyuna Sung, Kimberly D Miller, Rebecca L Siegel   +2 more
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PrEP empowering female sex workers in Kenya

The Lancet HIV, 2023
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Female erectile tissues and sexual dysfunction after pelvic radiotherapy: A scoping review

Ca-A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 2022
Deborah C Marshall, Mas, Julie Bloom Bs, Mylin A Torres   +2 more
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