Risk factors for HIV and STI among female sex workers in a high HIV prevalent region of Ecuador
Background: Globally, female sex workers (FSWs) constitute one of the most vulnerable populations for HIV/STI acquisition. However, very little is known about these infections and their risk factors among FSWs in Ecuador and Latin America. Objectives: To assess the level of knowledge, risk behaviors...
Main Authors: | Isabel Hernandez, Miguel Reina-Ortiz, Korede K. Yusuf, Tatiana Ochoa, Carlos Rosas, Vinita Sharma, Eknath Naik, Hamisu M. Salihu, Santiago Terán, Ricardo Izurieta, Enrique Teran |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2019-01-01
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Series: | Cogent Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2331205X.2019.1565292 |
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