P2-S2.06 Becoming a sex worker: the nexus between violence, gender disadvantage and poverty

Shahmanesh, M.; Wayal, S.; Cowan, F.

Sexually Transmitted Infections 87(Suppl 1): A229-A230

2011


ISSN/ISBN: 1368-4973
DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2011-050108.302
Document Number: 276037
Background Community mobilisation of female sex workers is integral to India's Hiv prevention strategy. Sex workers often become infected by Hiv soon after initiation into sex work. The societal factors that propel women into sex work may also inhibit the self-efficacy/agency required to access healthcare and adopt safer sexual behaviour.

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