Ssenyonjo, J.; Mistler, C.; Adler, T.; Shrestha, R.; Kyambadde, P.; Copenhaver, M. Examining HIV Knowledge and Sexually Risky Behaviors among Female Sex Workers in Kampala, Uganda. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health2024, 21, 163.
Ssenyonjo, J.; Mistler, C.; Adler, T.; Shrestha, R.; Kyambadde, P.; Copenhaver, M. Examining HIV Knowledge and Sexually Risky Behaviors among Female Sex Workers in Kampala, Uganda. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21, 163.
Ssenyonjo, J.; Mistler, C.; Adler, T.; Shrestha, R.; Kyambadde, P.; Copenhaver, M. Examining HIV Knowledge and Sexually Risky Behaviors among Female Sex Workers in Kampala, Uganda. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health2024, 21, 163.
Ssenyonjo, J.; Mistler, C.; Adler, T.; Shrestha, R.; Kyambadde, P.; Copenhaver, M. Examining HIV Knowledge and Sexually Risky Behaviors among Female Sex Workers in Kampala, Uganda. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21, 163.
Abstract
HIV incidence remains alarmingly high among female sex workers (FSWs) in low- and middle-income countries, with Uganda being no exception. The elevated risk of HIV transmission among this vulnerable population can be attributed to a complex interplay of factors, including engaging in sexual activities with multiple partners, inconsistent condom usage, substance use, and structural barriers, such as legal criminalization and pervasive stigmatization by healthcare providers. To combat this epidemic, various HIV prevention interventions have been devised, targeting these multi-faceted challenges. This study involved conducting focus groups among FSWs and healthcare providers in Uganda, with the overarching objective of informing the development of a tailored HIV prevention intervention aimed squarely at FSWs. Through these discussions, valuable insights were gained into FSWs’ perceptions of their HIV risk, their attitudes regarding HIV prevention strategies, and their recommendations regarding the content and delivery of future interventions.
Keywords
HIV; AIDS; drug use; sexually transmitted diseases; alcohol; female sex workers; FSWs
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Public Health and Health Services
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