Commercial Sex Work During Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) Era in the Niger Delta Region: Relationships Between Knowledge, Preventive Practice, and Transmission Potential.

Godwin Avwioro Andy Egwunyenga Collins Adjekuko Osaro Mgbere Ewomazino Odibo Sina Iyiola Seyi Samson Enitan Ekere James Essien

Published in: International journal of women's health (2021)

Sex work has high transmission potentials for SARS-CoV-2 because of its operational nature, which does not permit social distancing, and thus, renders certain preventive measures practically ineffective. This is a major challenge in the fight against COVID-19 in this high-risk group and calls for the development of operational guidelines and targeted intervention strategies to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the Niger Delta region.

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