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Immunology
Xiu Chen, Chunwei Qin, Rongfeng Chen, Yunxuan Huang, Yuexiang Xu, Qiao Tang, Xianjun Liang, Bing Peng, Yi Shao, Yao Yang, Jie Chen, Xinwei Wang, Liufang Wen, Bingyu Liang, Li Ye, Xionglin Qin, Junjun Jiang, Hao Liang
Summary: Our study provides direct genetic evidence of transmission linkages between FSWs and elderly male clients. Although the CRF01_AE subtype was still the predominant subtype in the region, the higher degree and larger clusters found in CRF07_BC illustrate a rapid and intensive uptrend, which is expected to increase its prevalence in the region in the future.
EMERGING MICROBES & INFECTIONS
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chen Lew, Christopher K. Fairley, Julien Tran, Tiffany R. Phillips, Ei T. Aung, Kate Maddaford, Marcus Y. Chen, Catriona S. Bradshaw, Eric P. F. Chow
Summary: This study examines the prevalence of group sex among female sex workers in Melbourne and finds that it is common. While condoms are used during group sex, a significant number of men do not change condoms between partners, which may increase the risk of sexually transmitted infections.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alexandra M. Bitty-Anderson, Fifonsi A. Gbeasor-Komlanvi, Martin Kouame Tchankoni, Arnold Sadio, Mounerou Salou, Patrick A. Coffie, Claver A. Dagnra, Didier K. Ekouevi
Summary: The study in Togo on female sex workers found high HIV infection rate and risky sexual behaviors, despite prevention efforts. The HIV prevalence among female sex workers in Togo was 13.2%, associated with factors such as age, education level, and number of partners per week.
ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Anthropology
Jade Butterworth, Samuel Pearson, William von Hippel
Summary: Humans have a complex and dynamic mating system. This study explores male use of a dual mating strategy, pursuing both a long-term relationship and short-term, extra-pair copulations. The research found that men desire both pair-bonding and sexual variety, and their preference for one might be predicted by fulfillment of the other. These findings have implications for relationships and provide insight into motivations for male infidelity.
HUMAN NATURE-AN INTERDISCIPLINARY BIOSOCIAL PERSPECTIVE
(2023)
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Psychiatry
Courtney J. Pedersen, Jeffrey A. Wickersham, Frederick L. Altice, Adeeba Kamarulzaman, Kaveh Khoshnood, Britton A. Gibson, Antoine Khati, Francesca Maviglia, Roman Shrestha
Summary: Research in Malaysia among female sex workers has shown that active ATS use is significantly associated with drug use during sex work, moderate to severe substance use disorder, and engaging in sex work with multiple clients per day. This highlights the need for tailored prevention and harm reduction strategies to address the increasing ATS use and related adverse health outcomes among FSWs in Malaysia.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
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Infectious Diseases
Peizhen Zhao, Wenqian Xu, Rouxuan Ye, Yijia Shi, Cheng Wang
Summary: This study examined the patterns of online commercial sex-seeking among female sex workers (FSW) in China and found a significant correlation between this behavior and both STD and reproductive health outcomes.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Liqing Wei, Jiawei Tian, Menglan Guo, Biao Zhu, Qingqing Jiang, Bin Yu, Hong Yan
Summary: Sexual risk behaviors among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) in China change over time within different trajectories. Identifying YMSM belonging to high-risk trajectories is crucial for preventing HIV transmission.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Immunology
M. Sanni Ali, Mariken D. E. Wit, Sungai T. Chabata, Sitholubuhle Magutshwa, Sithembile Musemburi, Jeffrey Dirawo, Brian Rice, Lucy Platt, Loveleen Bansi-Matharu, Jones Harriet, Tendayi Mharadze, Tarisai Chiyaka, Phillis Mushati, Owen Mugurungi, Raymond Yekeye, Amon Mpofu, Andrew N. Phillips, Frances M. Cowan, James R. Hargreaves
Summary: The HIV incidence among female sex workers (FSW) in Zimbabwe is very high, especially among the young and those who have recently started selling sex. Interventions are urgently needed to reduce HIV risk among young entrants into sex work.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Tingting Jiang, Xiaohong Pan, Qiaoqin Ma, Jianmin Jiang, Lin Chen, Hui Wang, Xin Zhou, Wanjun Chen
Summary: The study characterized low-tier female sex workers who engage in commercial sex with old male clients in Zhejiang province, China. Results showed that FSWs with certain characteristics were more likely to engage in this behavior, which involved more risky behaviors than those who did not.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
W. -J. Lu, H. Jian, Y. -L. Wu, W. -Q. Zhu, X. -L. Yue, G. -F. Fu, X. -D. Gong
Summary: This systematic review aimed to estimate the prevalence of gonorrhea among two high-risk populations in China and explore the epidemiological features. The review included 49 studies with a total of 88 data points, involving 30,853 female sex workers (FSWs) and 5,523 men who have sex with men (MSM). The pooled prevalence of gonorrhea among FSWs and MSM were 6.9% and 2.5% respectively. The prevalence of gonorrhea showed a decreasing trend among FSWs, but no significant change was observed among MSM in China.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elizabeth Reed, Brooke S. West, Elizabeth Frost, Marissa Salazar, Jay G. Silverman, Craig T. McIntosh, Maria Gudelia Rangel Gomez, Lianne A. Urada, Kimberly C. Brouwer
Summary: This study explores the relationship between economic vulnerability and violence and sexual risk behaviors for HIV among female sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico. The findings suggest that lack of financial support and financial hardship increase the likelihood of experiencing sexual violence, physical violence, inconsistent condom use, and testing positive for an STI among female sex workers. Interventions to improve economic well-being may help prevent violence and HIV among this population.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Anne Marieke Simmelink, Caroline M. Gichuki, Frances H. Ampt, Griffins Manguro, Megan S. C. Lim, Paul Agius, Margaret Hellard, Walter Jaoko, Mark A. Stoove, Kelly L'Engle, Marleen Temmerman, Peter Gichangi, Stanley Luchters
Summary: The study assessed the prevalence and correlates of induced abortions among female sex workers in Kenya, as well as the incidence and predictors of abortions. Results showed a lower prevalence of abortion but a high prevalence of unintended pregnancy. Factors such as not using highly effective contraceptives and experiencing intimate partner violence were associated with lifetime abortion.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Leticia Penna Braga, Celia Landmann Szwarcwald, Giseli Nogueira Damacena, Paulo Roberto Borges de Souza-Junior, Ines Dourado, Ana Maria de Brito, Alexandre Grangeiro, Mark Drew Crosland Guimaraes
Summary: Female sex workers in Brazil face vulnerability in health indicators, with worse health status, antenatal care, pap smear coverage, and contraception compared to the general population. Increasing access to healthcare services for female sex workers is crucial. Additionally, stigma and discrimination pose significant barriers to healthcare for this population.
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Infectious Diseases
Bastian Fischer, Walter Jaoko, Elvis Kirui, Bernard Muture, Isaac Madegwa, Lisbeth Kageni
Summary: This study explores the relationship between HIV serostatus and signs of epithelial disruption and sexual abstinence behavior among female sex workers. Results indicate that discomfort or pain during vaginal penetration and sexual dysfunction are associated with living with HIV, suggesting that reducing sexual dysfunctions may prevent HIV transmission.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Olivia Springfield, Kimberly C. Brouwer, Santiago Avila-Rios, Sonia Morales-Miranda, Sanjay R. Mehta
Summary: This study describes the sociodemographic characteristics and phylogenetic profile of HIV-1 within a cohort of HIV-positive female sex workers at the Guatemala-Mexico border. The study found multiple introductions of HIV virus among the sex workers, suggesting current surveillance efforts may not capture all populations. Additionally, it indicated that national surveillance programs may not fully capture the viral diversity among sex workers and their clients in this region.
GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)