Sexually transmitted infection service use and risk factors for HIV infection among female sex workers in Georgetown, Guyana
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A study was conducted to identify risk factors for HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) service use patterns among 299 female commercial sex workers in Georgetown, Guyana. Results concluded that an active program of screening and treatment of ulcerative STIs should be combined with substance abuse services for sex workers (SW), and that condom promotion services are reaching SW at high risk, but HIV stigma may prevent SW at high risk from accessing HIV test results.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2006
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Changing behaviors and patterns among Cambodian sex workers: 1997-2003
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The patterns and behaviors among direct and indirect female sex workers across Cambodia's five major cities from 1997 to 2003 are identified. The results conclude that from 1997 to 2003, Cambodian direct and indirect sex workers increased the use of condoms each year with commercial as well as noncommercial partners, contributing to the evidence that HIV prevention programs could produce significant change in risk behaviors.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2006
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HIV-related risk behaviors in Cambodia and effects of mobility
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The national HIV surveillance system studied the HIV risk behaviors among subpopulation groups of Cambodia and also examined the various factors affecting such behaviors and links. The analysis shows that non-commercial sex is becoming more important in Cambodia due to the low condom use and mobility can be a very important determinant of casual sex.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2006
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