| HIV risk perceptions, knowledge and behaviours among female sex workers in two cities in Turkmenistan. | |
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PMID: 20486005 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This paper describes HIV risk behaviour patterns among street- and bar-based female sex workers in the Turkmenistan cities of Ashgabat and Mary. Street-based sex workers had little to no knowledge of HIV and primarily used condoms when condom use was initiated by clients. Bar-based sex workers had HIV knowledge and reported regularly using condoms mainly with first-time clients. While sex workers perceived themselves to be at low risk for acquiring HIV, they were aware of other sexually transmitted infections (STI) and expressed a strong desire for free STI testing and treatment services. |
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Authors:
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Z Chariyeva; R Colaco; S Maman |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Global public health Volume: 6 ISSN: 1744-1706 ISO Abbreviation: Glob Public Health Publication Date: 2011 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-02-04 Completed Date: 2011-05-04 Revised Date: 2011-09-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101256323 Medline TA: Glob Public Health Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 181-92 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA. zulfia@unc.edu |
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Adult Condoms / utilization Female HIV Infections / prevention & control, transmission Health Behavior* Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Humans Prostitution / psychology* Risk-Taking* Sexually Transmitted Diseases / prevention & control, transmission Turkmenistan |
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