scholarly journals “A dream come true”: Perspectives on long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy among female sex workers living with HIV from the Dominican Republic and Tanzania

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. e0234666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deanna Kerrigan ◽  
Tahilin Sanchez Karver ◽  
Ohvia Muraleetharan ◽  
Virginia Savage ◽  
Jessie Mbwambo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Dominican Republic ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Long Acting ◽  
Living With Hiv

Occupational barriers to accessing and adhering to antiretroviral therapy for female sex workers living with HIV in South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren E Parmley ◽  
Carly A Comins ◽  
Katherine Young ◽  
Mfezi Mcingana ◽  
Deliwe Rene Phetlhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Hiv Disclosure ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Adherence Support ◽  
Wage Loss ◽  
Living With Hiv

ObjectivesWhile female sex workers (FSW) are nearly 14 times more likely to be living with HIV than non-FSW, less than 40% of FSW living with HIV are on antiretroviral therapy (ART). We sought to understand how the work environment influences ART access and adherence for FSW in preparation for the Siyaphambili trial.MethodsFSW living with HIV (n=24) and key informants (n=15) were recruited to participate in semistructured in-depth interviews using maximum variation and snowball sampling, respectively. FSW were recruited on key variants including type of sex work venue, primary work time and history of ART use. Data were collected between September and November 2017 in Durban, South Africa. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and translated. Data were then coded applying grounded theory in Atlas.ti.ResultsFSW experienced occupational barriers to adherence including work-related migration, substance use and theft of ART on the job. Fear of wage loss due to HIV disclosure to clients and brothel managers prevented some FSW from accessing ART at their clinic and taking medications while working. FSW employed coping strategies to overcome barriers including sharing ART with colleagues, carrying small supplies of ART and visiting the clinic prior to appointments for ART refills. Further, some FSW received adherence support from colleagues who were also living with HIV.ConclusionsConsidering these occupational pressures on FSW and supporting positive coping strategies are important when designing and implementing HIV treatment programmes. Findings suggest strengthening social cohesion and supporting differentiated care efforts to improve HIV outcomes among FSW living with HIV.

Factors Related to Pregnancy Among Female Sex Workers Living with HIV in the Dominican Republic

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (10) ◽  
pp. 2346-2356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana Cernigliaro ◽  
Clare Barrington ◽  
Martha Perez ◽  
Yeycy Donastorg ◽  
Deanna Kerrigan
Keyword(s):  
Dominican Republic ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Living With Hiv

HIV Stigma Mediates the Association Between Social Cohesion and Consistent Condom Use Among Female Sex Workers Living with HIV in the Dominican Republic

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 1529-1539 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Augusta Carrasco ◽  
Trang Q. Nguyen ◽  
Clare Barrington ◽  
Martha Perez ◽  
Yeycy Donastorg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dominican Republic ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Hiv Stigma ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Consistent Condom Use ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Living With Hiv

A multi-level examination of the experiences of female sex workers living with HIV along the continuum of care in the Dominican Republic

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1020-1034 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rose Zulliger ◽  
Caitlin Kennedy ◽  
Clare Barrington ◽  
Martha Perez ◽  
Yeycy Donastorg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dominican Republic ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Continuum Of Care ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Continuum

Daily activity spaces and drug use among female sex workers living with HIV in the Dominican Republic

2021 ◽  
Vol 68 ◽  
pp. 102527
Author(s):  
Erica Felker-Kantor ◽  
Caluz Polanco ◽  
Martha Perez ◽  
Yeycy Donastorg ◽  
Katherine Andrinopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Dominican Republic ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Daily Activity ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Activity Spaces ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Living With Hiv

“Todo se trata de a quién conoces”: Social Networks and Drug Use Among Female Sex Workers Living with HIV in the Dominican Republic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica Felker-Kantor ◽  
Caluz Polanco ◽  
Martha Perez ◽  
Yeycy Donastorg ◽  
Katherine Andrinopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Dominican Republic ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals Depression and key associated factors in female sex workers and women living with HIV/AIDS in the Dominican Republic

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 433-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine T Rael ◽  
Alissa Davis
Keyword(s):  
Dominican Republic ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Comparison Group ◽  
Internalized Stigma ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Little is known about the mental health of female sex workers and women living with HIV/AIDS in the Dominican Republic, which impedes HIV prevention, testing, and treatment. This project estimates the prevalence of depression and identifies key contributing factors to this outcome in female sex workers, women living with HIV/AIDS, and a comparison group. Participants were female sex workers (N = 349), women living with HIV/AIDS (N = 213), and a comparison group of HIV-negative women who were not sex workers (N = 314) from the Dominican Republic. Participants completed questionnaires assessing demographic characteristics and depression. Female sex workers and women living with HIV/AIDS completed additional questionnaires ascertaining HIV or sex work-related internalized stigma. Depression was prevalent among female sex workers (70.2%), women living with HIV/AIDS (81.1%), and the comparison group (52.2%). Adjusted logistic regressions showed that internalized stigma was associated with depression for female sex workers (OR = 2.73; 95% CI = 1.95–3.84) and women living with HIV/AIDS (OR = 3.06; 95% CI = 1.86–5.05). Permanent income was associated with this outcome for female sex workers (OR = 0.08; 95% CI = 0.01–0.80) and the comparison group (OR = 0.04; 95% CI = 0.00–0.45).

scholarly journals HIV testing, care, and treatment experiences among the steady male partners of female sex workers living with HIV in the Dominican Republic

AIDS Care ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 699-704 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul J. Fleming ◽  
Clare Barrington ◽  
Martha Perez ◽  
Yeycy Donastorg ◽  
Deanna Kerrigan
Keyword(s):  
Dominican Republic ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Male Partners ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Care And Treatment ◽  
Living With Hiv
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