Magnitude and Determinants of Syphilis and HIV Co-Infection Among Female Sex Workers in Ethiopia: Evidence from Respondent Driven Samples, 2019-2020.

Ammar Barba Feyiso Bati WarisoJaleta Bulti TuraBeza AddisSaro Abdella Abrahim

Published in: HIV/AIDS (Auckland, N.Z.) (2022)

The prevalence of Syphilis-HIV co-infection among FSWs in Ethiopia was high. To ward off Syphilis-HIV co-infection among FSWs, a special FSWs-targeted HIV and Syphilis/STIs prevention program and treatment approach needs to be devised. An outreach approach to address the sexual and reproductive health needs of FSWs has to be part of the strategy.

Keyphrases

human immunodeficiency virus
men who have sex with men
hiv testing
hiv positive
antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected
hepatitis c virus
hiv aids
mental health
risk factors
south africa
cancer therapy
combination therapy