Exploring the Impact of Underage Sex Work Among Female Sex Workers in Two Mexico–US Border Cities
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Prevalence and correlates of HIV infection among female sex workers in 2 Mexico-US border cities.
BACKGROUND We examined human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence and correlates among female sex workers (FSWs) in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez, 2 large cities on the Mexico-US border. METHODS FSWs aged > or =18 years underwent interviews and testing for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Logistic regression identified factors associated with HIV infection. RESULTS In 924 FSWs, the p...
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عنوان ژورنال: AIDS and Behavior
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1090-7165,1573-3254
DOI: 10.1007/s10461-011-0063-3