Determinants of HIV Infection Among Female Sex Workers in Two Cities in the Republic of Moldova: The Role of Injection Drug Use and Sexual Risk

2013 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 2588-2596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lev Zohrabyan ◽  
Lisa Grazina Johnston ◽  
Otilia Scutelniciuc ◽  
Alexandrina Iovita ◽  
Lilia Todirascu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Injection Drug Use ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Republic Of Moldova ◽  
Two Cities ◽  
The Republic

scholarly journals Injection drug use, sexual risk, violence and STI/HIV among Moscow female sex workers

2012 ◽  
Vol 88 (4) ◽  
pp. 278-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele R Decker ◽  
Andrea L Wirtz ◽  
Stefan D Baral ◽  
Alena Peryshkina ◽  
Vladmir Mogilnyi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Injection Drug Use ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Injection Drug ◽  
Female Sex

Correlates of HIV infection among female sex workers in Vietnam: Injection drug use remains a key risk factor

2015 ◽  
Vol 150 ◽  
pp. 46-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linh-Vi N. Le ◽  
Tuan A. Nguyen ◽  
Hoang V. Tran ◽  
Nisha Gupta ◽  
Thanh C. Duong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Injection Drug Use ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Injection Drug ◽  
Female Sex

scholarly journals Lifetime and past-month substance use and injection among street-based female sex workers in Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Payam Roshanfekr ◽  
Mehrdad Khezri ◽  
Salah Eddin Karimi ◽  
Meroe Vameghi ◽  
Delaram Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Injection Drug Use ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Injection Drug ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
History Of ◽  
Group Sex

Abstract Background Street-based female sex workers (FSWs) are highly at risk of HIV and other harms associated with sex work. We assessed the prevalence of non-injection and injection drug use and their associated factors among street-based FSWs in Iran. Methods We recruited 898 FSWs from 414 venues across 19 major cities in Iran between October 2016 and March 2017. Correlates of lifetime and past-month non-injection and injection drug use were assessed through multivariable logistic regression models. Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were reported. Results Lifetime and past-month non-injection drug use were reported by 60.3% (95% CI 51, 84) and 47.2% (95% CI 38, 67) of FSWs, respectively. The prevalence of lifetime and past-month injection drug use were 8.6% (95% CI 6.9, 10.7) and 3.7% (95% CI 2.6, 5.2), respectively. Recent non-injection drug use was associated with divorced marital status (AOR 2.00, 95% CI 1.07, 3.74), temporary marriage (AOR 4.31 [1.79, 10.40]), had > 30 clients per month (AOR 2.76 [1.29, 5.90]), ever alcohol use (AOR 3.03 [1.92, 6.79]), and history of incarceration (AOR 7.65 [3.89, 15.30]). Similarly, lifetime injection drug use was associated with ever alcohol use (AOR 2.74 [1.20–6.20]), ever incarceration (AOR 5.06 [2.48–10.28]), and ever group sex (AOR 2.44 [1.21–4.92]). Conclusions Non-injection and injection drug use are prevalent among street-based FSWs in Iran. Further prevention programs are needed to address and reduce harms associated with drug use among this vulnerable population in Iran.

HIV Infection in Young Men in Northern Thailand, 1991–1998: Increasing Role of Injection Drug Use

2002 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenrad E. Nelson ◽  
Sakol Eiumtrakul ◽  
David D. Celentano ◽  
Chris Beyrer ◽  
Noya Galai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Injection Drug Use ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Injection Drug ◽  
Northern Thailand

scholarly journals Factors associated with pathways toward concurrent sex work and injection drug use among female sex workers who inject drugs in northern Mexico

Addiction ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 108 (1) ◽  
pp. 161-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghan D. Morris ◽  
Hector Lemus ◽  
Karla D. Wagner ◽  
Gustavo Martinez ◽  
Remedios Lozada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Sex Work ◽  
Injection Drug Use ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Injection Drug ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Northern Mexico ◽  
Female Sex

scholarly journals Correlates of injection drug use among female sex workers in two Mexico–U.S. border cities

2008 ◽  
Vol 92 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 132-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steffanie A. Strathdee ◽  
Morgan M. Philbin ◽  
Shirley J. Semple ◽  
Minya Pu ◽  
Prisci Orozovich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Injection Drug Use ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Injection Drug ◽  
Female Sex

scholarly journals Typology of older female sex workers and sexual risk for HIV infection in China: a qualitative study

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun Hao ◽  
Hongjie Liu ◽  
Susan G. Sherman ◽  
Baofa Jiang ◽  
Xiaojing Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex

scholarly journals Changing trends of HIV, syphilis, HCV infections and behavioural factors among female sex workers in Chongqing, China: findings from six serial surveillance surveys

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. e036654
Author(s):  
Ling Hu ◽  
Guohui Wu ◽  
Rongrong Lu ◽  
Hua Zhu ◽  
Hongfang Qiu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Injecting Drug Use ◽  
Hcv Infection ◽  
Syphilis Infection ◽  
Changing Trends ◽  
Middle Tier

ObjectivesTo explore the prevalence and changing trends of HIV, syphilis, hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections and risk behaviours among female sex workers (FSWs) and to provide reference and theoretical basis for formulating targeted interventions.DesignSix consecutive cross-sectional surveys.SettingChongqing, China.ParticipantsFSWs were included if they (1) were aged ≥16 years, (2) provided commercial sex for money or goods during the previous month and (3) were willing to participate in the survey and could provide verbal informed consent. This study included 16 791 of 16 810 participants recruited between 2013 and 2018.Primary and secondary outcome measuresThe prevalence of HIV/syphilis/HCV infection.ResultsThe HIV and HCV prevalence among FSWs in Chongqing was stable during the study period, but the prevalence of syphilis had an increasing trend, particularly among low-tier and middle-tier FSWs. Improvements in HIV-related knowledge, condom use, injecting drug use and participation in HIV-related services were observed. However, no change was found in the prevalence of drug use. HIV infection was correlated with no condom use in the last commercial sex (adjusted OR (aOR) 3.48, 95% CI 1.90 to 6.37) and syphilis infection (aOR 4.88, 95% CI 1.95 to 12.18). Syphilis infection was correlated with inconsistent condom use (aOR 1.30, 95% CI 1.02 to 1.65), HIV infection (aOR 5.88, 95% CI 2.40 to 14.41), HCV infection (aOR 7.68, 95% CI 4.37 to 13.49) and sexually transmitted infection (STI) diagnosis in the past year (aOR 3.81, 95% CI 2.40 to 6.03). HCV infection was associated with injecting drug use (aOR 8.91, 95% CI 4.45 to 17.86) and syphilis infection (aOR 7.88, 95% CI 4.49 to 13.83).ConclusionsComprehensive interventions targeting FSWs, particularly low-tier and middle-tier FSWs, should be increasingly implemented to prevent and control HIV, syphilis and other STIs.

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