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-2011-050108.302Document 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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