ArticleJournal of health care for the poor and underserved2014
HIV testing and engagement in care among highly vulnerable female sex workers: implications for treatment as prevention models.
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 26 citations in OpenAlex.
- Experiences with diagnostic delay among underserved racial and ethnic patients: a systematic review of the qualitative literature.BMJ quality & safety · 2025Pooled it
- Interventions to improve health and the determinants of health among sex workers in high-income countries: a systematic review.The Lancet. Public health · 2023Pooled it
- Determinants of access to HIV testing and counselling services among female sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review.BMC public health · 2019Pooled it
- Finding what works: Predicting health or social service linkage in drug using, African American, female sex workers in Miami, FL.Health care for women international · 2016Trial
- Intersectional Barriers Among PLHIV in Rural Illinois: Insights from a Pilot QCA Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Exploring HIV self-testing as an early detection strategy among female sex workers in Waliso town, Ethiopia: a community based cross sectional study.AIDS research and therapy · 2025Article
- Country uptake of WHO recommendations on differentiated HIV testing services approaches: a global policy review.BMJ open · 2024Review
- A national recruitment strategy for HIV-serodiscordant partners living in Canada for the Positive Plus One study: a mixed-methods study.BMC public health · 2022Article
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- Development and Validation of Vulnerable and Enabling Indices for HIV Viral Suppression among People with HIV Enrolled in the Ryan White Program.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- "Todo se trata de a quién conoces": Social Networks and Drug Use Among Female Sex Workers Living with HIV in the Dominican Republic.AIDS and behavior · 2021Article
- Daily activity spaces and drug use among female sex workers living with HIV in the Dominican Republic.Health & place · 2021Observational
- Canadian Sex Workers Weigh the Costs and Benefits of Disclosing Their Occupational Status to Health Providers.Sexuality research & social policy : journal of NSRC : SR & SP · 2019Article
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- Incentives and barriers to HIV testing among female sex workers in Ceará.Revista de saude publica · 2018Article
- Barriers and Facilitators to HIV Testing Among Zambian Female Sex Workers in Three Transit Hubs.AIDS patient care and STDs · 2017Article
- Quality of Care and Service Expansion for HIV Care and Treatment.Current HIV/AIDS reports · 2015Review
- Antiretroviral Treatment Sharing among Female sex Workers Living with HIV in eThekwini (Durban), South Africa: Drivers and Implications for Treatment Success.Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS CareArticle
- Attitudes of HIV healthcare Provider Attitudes Towards PWH who use Drugs and acceptance of harm reduction strategies: a cross-sectional study.Therapeutic advances in infectious diseaseArticle
- Gaps in the hepatitis C continuum of care among sex workers in Vancouver, British Columbia: Implications for voluntary hepatitis C virus testing, treatment and care.Canadian journal of gastroenterology & hepatologyArticle
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Abstract
backgroundAlthough emerging Treatment as Prevention models can be effective in reducing HIV incidence among high-risk populations, many HIV infected individuals remain undiagnosed or fail to engage in HIV care.
methodsThis study examined the factors associated with HIV testing and care among a population of substance using female sex workers.
resultsRecent HIV testing was associated with higher education level, having a regular health care provider or clinic, recent crack use, and higher sexual risk behaviors; HIV treatment utilization was associated with higher levels of social support, having a regular health care provider or clinic, housing stability and insurance coverage. Qualitative data revealed HIV-related stigma, denial, social isolation, and substance use as barriers to HIV testing and treatment; social support and accessibility of services were key enablers.
conclusionsImproving HIV testing and linkage to treatment among female sex workers will require structural initiatives to reduce stigma and increase service seeking support.
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