scholarly journals Depression and HIV Risk Behaviors among Female Sex Workers in Guangdong, China: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongcheng Shen ◽  
Huachun Zou ◽  
Shujie Huang ◽  
Fengying Liu ◽  
Peizhen Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Hiv Risk Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Sex Partner

Background. Our study aimed to assess the burden of depression and evaluate factors associated with depression and status of HIV risk behaviors among female sex workers (FSWs) in Guangdong, China. Method. We recruited FSWs from massage parlors, saunas, restaurants, hotels, hair salons, and streets in Guangdong, China, in 2014. Information on demographic characteristics, HIV testing history, and sexual behaviors was collected using a questionnaire. A blood sample was collected to test for HIV, syphilis, and HCV. A participant was defined as being depressed if she obtained 6 points or above using the 12-item General Health Questionnaire. Results. Among the 653 participants, 41.7% were 21–30 years old and 43.6% married. Overall, 52.4% were found to be depressed. FSWs who had correct syphilis related knowledge [aOR = 1.45; 95% CI: 1.04–2.03] and had primary sex partner (1.63, 1.14–2.33) were more likely to be depressed. FSWs who did not use a condom during their last sex with the primary sex partner were less likely to be depressed (0.47, 0.31–0.71). Conclusion. Our study observed high level of depression and HIV risk behaviors among Chinese FSWs. Future interventions should integrate mental health services in comprehensive interventions to prevent depression among Chinese FSWs.

scholarly journals Social and cultural contexts of HIV risk behaviors among Thai female sex workers in Bangkok, Thailand

AIDS Care ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 613-618 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tooru Nemoto ◽  
Mariko Iwamoto ◽  
Maria Sakata ◽  
Usaneya Perngparn ◽  
Chitlada Areesantichai
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Hiv Risk Behaviors ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
Female Sex

scholarly journals Adapting the Risk Environment Framework to Understand Substance Use, Gender-Based Violence, and HIV Risk Behaviors Among Female Sex Workers in Tanzania

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. 3296-3306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna M. Leddy ◽  
Carol Underwood ◽  
Michele R. Decker ◽  
Jessie Mbwambo ◽  
Samuel Likindikoki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Hiv Risk Behaviors ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Risk Environment ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Gender Based

scholarly journals Social network and HIV risk behaviors in female sex workers: a systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Jorjoran Shushtari ◽  
Seyed Ali Hosseini ◽  
Homeira Sajjadi ◽  
Yahya Salimi ◽  
Carl Latkin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Hiv Risk Behaviors ◽  
Female Sex

HIV Risk Behaviors Among Three Classes of Female Sex Workers in Vietnam

2010 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mai-Nhung Le ◽  
Carol N. D'Onofrio ◽  
John D. Rogers
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Hiv Risk Behaviors ◽  
Female Sex

scholarly journals Unprotected Sex with Injecting Drug Users among Iranian Female Sex Workers: Unhide HIV Risk Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khodabakhsh Ahmadi ◽  
Majid Rezazade ◽  
Mohammad Nafarie ◽  
Babak Moazen ◽  
Mosaieb Yarmohmmadi Vasel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Injecting Drug Users ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Hiv Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Sex

Purpose. To assess the prevalence and associated factors of unprotected sex with injecting drug users (IDUs) among a sample of female sex workers (FSWs) in Iran.Methods. This cross-sectional study included 144 FSWs who were interviewed as a part of Unhide HIV Risk Study, a national behavioral survey focusing on various high-risk populations, including IDUs, FSWs, and Men who have Sex with Men (MSMs) in 2009. The survey was conducted in eight provinces in Iran using respondent-driven sampling. Participants’ sociodemographic status, HIV knowledge, and HIV attitude were analyzed via logistic regression to determine the predictors of unprotected sex with IDU(s) during the past month.Results. Nineteen percent of FSWs reported at least one occasion of unprotected sex with IDU(s) in the month preceding the study. Higher educational level (OR=−0.653, 95%CI=-1.192to −0.115), perceived HIV risk (OR=−1.047, 95%CI=-2.076to −0.019), and perceived family intimacy during childhood (OR=−1.104, 95%CI=-1.957to −0.251) were all independently associated with lower odds of having unprotected sex with IDU(s) in the month preceding the study. Age, marital status, living condition, HIV knowledge, and perceived behavioral control did not affect the odds of FSWs having sex with IDUs.Conclusion. Perceived HIV risk, which is a modifiable factor, seems to be a promising target for harm reduction interventions amongst Iranian female sex workers. Data presented here may aid in reducing or eliminating the role of sex workers as a bridge for HIV transmission from IDUs to the general population in Iran.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Substance Use and Sexual Behavior among Drug Users in Three Mountainous Provinces of Vietnam

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 1885 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bach Tran ◽  
Hue Mai ◽  
Mercedes Fleming ◽  
Ha Do ◽  
Tam Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Methadone Maintenance ◽  
Multivariate Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Sex

Due to their geographical characteristics, the mountainous areas of Vietnam are particularly vulnerable to illicit drug use. Drug users in remote areas are also more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors. This study aimed to describe the prevalence and characteristics of substance use and sexual behaviors and explored their related factors among newly admitted drug users in three mountainous provinces of Vietnam. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 newly-admitted drug users registering for Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) at 6 clinics in three provinces: Dien Bien, Lai Chau and Yen Bai from October 2014 to December 2015. Information about the socio-demographic characteristics, history of substance use, and sexual behaviors were collected. The multivariate logistic regression model was used to identify potential predictors of four outcomes, which included: drug injection, re-use of needles, using condoms during the last time of having sex, and having sexual intercourse with female sex workers. The proportion of injecting drug users was 68.3%; of those 9% never re-used needles. Of note, 69% of those who reported having sex with female sex workers in the last month did not use condoms. Regression models showed that those who injected drugs and had health problems in last 30 days had greater odds of having sex with female sex workers. Drug users in mountainous settings acknowledged the high prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related risk behaviors and a demand for physical and psychological care. Scaling up MMT services is key to approaching this high-risk group; however, at the same time, comprehensive harm-reduction interventions, counseling, and health care services should also be made accessible and effective in this setting.

HIV PREVALENCE AND BEHAVIORAL ON MALE INJECTION DRUG USERS (IDUS) IN QUANG NAM AND FEMALE SEX WORKERS (FSWS) IN QUANG BINH, QUANG TRI, BINH DINH PROVINCES, 2011

2016 ◽  
pp. 65-73
Author(s):  
Xuan Huy Le ◽  
Phuoc Thuoc Doan ◽  
Dinh Son Nguyen ◽  
Thai Hung Do ◽  
Quang Mai Vien ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Injection Drug Users ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Hiv Prevalence ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Research with objectives: (1) determine the prevalence of HIV among IDUs, FSWs in selected provinces; (2) determine key HIV risk and preventive behaviors; (3) estimate the intervention’s exposure and coverage. Methods: Cross-sectional survey was used in Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Quang Nam and Binh Dinh provinces. Based on the results of mapping, the sample size in each selected province was as follow: Quang Binh: 300 FSWs, Quang Tri: 300 FSWs, Binh Dinh: 300 FSWs and Quang Nam: 350 IDUs. Results: Male IDUs and FSWs had many risk behaviors related to HIV infection. HIV prevalence among male IDUs in Quang Nam was 6.86%. HIV prevalence among FSWs was 1.3% in Binh Dinh, 1% in Quang Tri and 0% in Quang Binh. Necessary knowledge on HIV/AIDS of studied subjects was limited. Conclusion: The findings from this study showed the need to deploy, enhance and maintain the intervention programs for male injecting drug users and FSWs. Key words: HIV, Prevalence, Behavioral, IDUs, FSWs.

HIV Diagnosis, Linkage to HIV Care, and HIV Risk Behaviors Among Newly Diagnosed HIV-Positive Female Sex Workers in Kigali, Rwanda

2011 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. e70-e76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah L Braunstein ◽  
Marie-Michèle Umulisa ◽  
Nienke J Veldhuijzen ◽  
Evelyne Kestelyn ◽  
Chantal M Ingabire ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Hiv Risk Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Care ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Hiv Diagnosis ◽  
Linkage To Hiv Care
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