To browse Academia. Background: Female sex workers are vulnerable to HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, and unintended pregnancies; however, the literature on female sex workers FSW focuses primarily on HIV and is limited regarding these other health issues.
Data were analyzed using RDS-Analyst. Survey logistic regression was used in SAS. We enrolled 1, FSW with a median age of 27 years. Almost all FSW had been pregnant at least once. An estimated Among those using FP methods, injectable contraception was the most common form of FP used HIV prevalence was Using at least a moderately effective method of FP was associated with accessing sexually transmitted disease treatment in a stigma-free environment in the last six months aOR: 1.
It is plausible that those living with HIV are also less likely than those without it to be using a moderately effective method of FP aOR: 0. The provision of integrated HIV and sexual and reproductive health services in a non-stigmatizing environment has the potential to facilitate increased health service uptake by FSW and decrease missed opportunities for service provision.
The intervention included enhanced peer education, and routine screening for family planning FP needs plus expanded non-condom FP method availability in the DIC. Participants were interviewed at baseline and 6 months later to examine changes in condom and non-condom FP method use.
Consistent condom use was reported to be high; however, many women also reported negotiating condom use with both paying and non-paying partners as difficult or very difficult. Substantial numbers of FSW also reported experiencing sexual violence by both paying and non-paying partners. Introduction Female sex workers FSWs are marginalized due to social rejection and stigma, especially in countries where the practice is illegal.
