Understanding Sociocultural Factors Contributing to HIV Risk Among Ayoreo Bolivian Sex Workers
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Understanding Sociocultural Factors Contributing to Hiv Risk among Bolivian Sex Workers. Autors
The indigenous Ayoreo population comprises an ethnic group which is very vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS. Being a woman, Ayoreo and a sex worker (SW) means belonging to a maximum risk group. Prevention programs for these illnesses are not showing good results among this population. The aim of this study is to explore, describe and understand behavioral and cult...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1055-3290
DOI: 10.1016/j.jana.2015.08.003