“When they know that you are a sex worker, you will be the last person to be treated”: Perceptions and experiences of female sex workers in accessing HIV services in Uganda

“When they know that you are a sex worker, you will be the last person to be treated”: Perceptions and experiences of female sex workers in accessing HIV services in Uganda

Abstract Background HIV prevalence among female sex workers (FSWs) in high burden countries in sub-Saharan Africa varies between 24 and 72%, however their access to HIV services remains limited. This study explored FSWs’ perspectives of the barriers and opportunities to HIV service access in Uganda....

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Main Authors: Rhoda K. Wanyenze, Geofrey Musinguzi, Juliet Kiguli, Fred Nuwaha, Geoffrey Mujisha, Joshua Musinguzi, Jim Arinaitwe, Joseph K. B. Matovu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC International Health and Human Rights
Subjects:
HIV/AIDS
Prevention
Care and treatment
Female sex workers
Uganda
Sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12914-017-0119-1

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