HIV risk among young women who sell sex by whether they identify as sex workers: analysis of respondent-driven sampling surveys, Zimbabwe, 2017.
Bernadette HensenSungai T ChabataSian FloydTarisai ChiyakaPhillis MushatiJoanna BuszaIsolde J BirdthistleJames R HargreavesFrances Mary CowanPublished in: Journal of the International AIDS Society (2020)
YWSS in Zimbabwe have a high prevalence of HIV, reported high numbers of sexual partners and depend financially on selling sex. Non-identifying-YWSS differed socio-demographically to FSW, yet factors associated with HIV risk were similar for all women. Women not identifying as FSW were less likely to access services, suggesting they should be prioritized for HIV prevention. Network-based recruitment may enhance their inclusion in programmes, like DREAMS, which aim to reach young women at highest-risk with comprehensive health, HIV prevention and social protection services.
Keyphrases
- hiv testing
- antiretroviral therapy
- men who have sex with men
- healthcare
- hiv positive
- mental health
- hiv infected
- human immunodeficiency virus
- hepatitis c virus
- hiv aids
- primary care
- public health
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- breast cancer risk
- pregnancy outcomes
- cross sectional
- health information
- risk assessment
- social media
- health insurance
- insulin resistance
- cervical cancer screening