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Risk perception of sexually transmitted infections and HIV in Nigerian commercial sex workers in Barcelona: a qualitative study.
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- Seroprevalence and Associated Factors of Human Immunodeficiency Virus,BioMed research international · 2021Trial
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- Migrant women's experiences of HIV prevention and care in Europe: a qualitative evidence synthesis.Journal of migration and health · 2026Review
- Factors Associated with HIV Risk Perception Among Cisgender Female Sex Workers in Brazil.Archives of sexual behavior · 2025Article
- Sexual health beliefs and prevention of sexually transmitted infections among cisgender women sex workers in Colombia.PloS one · 2024Article
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Care for Irregular Migrant Women: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Data.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Screening of Schistosomiasis, Strongyloidiasis and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Nigerian Female Sex Workers Living in Rome.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aimed to determine in detail the risk perception of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, and the contextual circumstances, in Nigerian commercial sex workers (CSWs) in Barcelona.
designA qualitative study with a phenomenological approach.
settingRaval area in Barcelona.
participants8 CSWs working in Barcelona.
methodsA phenomenological study was carried out with Nigerian CSWs in Barcelona. Sampling was theoretical, taking into account: different age ranges; women with and without a partner; women with and without children; and women participating or not in STI/HIV-prevention workshops. Information was obtained by means of eight semistructured individual interviews. An interpretative content analysis was conducted by four analysts.
resultsIllegal immigrant status, educational level, financial situation and work, and cultural context had mixed effects on CSW knowledge of, exposure to, and prevention and treatment of STI and HIV. CSWs were aware of the higher risk of STI associated with their occupation. They identified condoms as the best preventive method and used them during intercourse with clients. They also implemented other preventive behaviours such as personal hygiene after intercourse. Control of sexual services provided, health education and healthcare services had a positive effect on decreasing exposure and better management of STI/HIV.
conclusionsNigerian CSWs are a vulnerable group because of their poor socioeconomic status. The perception of risk in this group and their preventive behaviours are based on personal determinants, beliefs and experiences from their home country and influences from the host country. Interventions aimed at CSWs must address knowledge gaps, risk behaviours and structural elements.
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