ArticleGlobal health action2017
Sexual transactions between long distance truck drivers and female sex workers in South Africa.
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- Global burden of HIV among long-distance truck drivers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ open · 2024Pooled it
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- Key risk factors for substance use among female sex workers in Soweto and Klerksdorp, South Africa: A cross-sectional study.PloS one · 2022Trial
- National prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus among long-distance truck drivers in Mali: cross-sectional study.AIDS research and therapy · 2026Article
- The Relationship Between Past Condom Use and Condom Use Intention Among Male Construction Worker Clients of Sex Workers in the Western Cape, South Africa: A Parallel Multiple Mediator Model.Archives of sexual behavior · 2025Article
- Geospatial and phylogenetic clustering of acute and recent HIV infections in Lilongwe, Malawi.PLOS global public health · 2025Article
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- Social Representations and Experiences of Sexual Transactions Among Swiss Youth.Archives of sexual behavior · 2024Article
- HIV epidemiologic trends among occupational groups in Rakai, Uganda: A population-based longitudinal study, 1999-2016.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
- Spatial distribution of sexual network locations used by long-distance truck drivers along the Northern Corridor highway, Kenya.International health · 2023Article
- Key populations and Sub-Saharan Africa's HIV response.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Risk factors associated with a high incidence of sexually transmitted infections in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe.Curationis · 2022Article
- Frequency of sexual interactions and associated factors among long-distance truck drivers operating along the Northern Corridor Highway, Kenya.The Pan African medical journal · 2021Article
- Is knowledge of HIV status associated with sexual behaviours? A fixed effects analysis of a female sex worker cohort in urban Uganda.Journal of the International AIDS Society · 2019Article
- Hotspots of Transmission Driving the Local Human Immunodeficiency Virus Epidemic in the Cologne-Bonn Region, Germany.Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America · 2019Article
- Prevalence of HIV infection and uptake of HIV/AIDS services among fisherfolk in landing Islands of Lake Victoria, north western Tanzania.BMC health services research · 2018Article
- Estimating the Population Size of Female Sex Workers in Three South African Cities: Results and Recommendations From the 2013-2014 South Africa Health Monitoring Survey and Stakeholder Consensus.JMIR public health and surveillance · 2018Article
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- Behavior Change Communication Strategies on Human Immunodeficiency Virus /Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Risk Reduction for Long-Distance Truckers in Kenya.Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS CareArticle
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Abstract
backgroundFemale sex workers (FSWs) and long distance truck drivers (LDTDs) are considered key populations at high risk for HIV transmission due to high prevalence. The intersection of these mobile populations presents unique challenges in the fight against HIV and the movement towards reducing new infections.
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to explore the nature of sex trade along a particular transport route. Sexual transactions and the vulnerabilities that exist between these two groups with regards to HIV/AIDS are described, with the purpose of furthering the agenda for targeted interventions.
methodsQualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with 14 participants, seven FSWs and seven LDTDs. We recruited FSWs through snowballing, and LDTDs through intercepts at truck stops. Semi-structured interview guides were used for data collection, and thematic analysis was conducted.
resultsThe sex trade in this study is characterized by competition, fuelled by money-driven and age-disparate rivalry. Despite widespread HIV knowledge, FSWs contend with persistent challenges regarding condom use negotiation, induced by more money in the exchange for unsafe sex. Despite the placement of wellness centres in truck stops along the highway, LDTDs face stigma related challenges with regards to testing for HIV and personal acknowledgement of their involvement in the sex trade.
conclusionThe nature of the sex trade along the highway continues to be risky despite the availability of HIV testing and antiretroviral treatment (ART). The sex trade is perceived to be increasing along trucking routes, in spite of measures instituted to limit access to FSWs. FSWs struggle to cope with the pressure of unprotected sex because of the need to generate more income, as well as avoid incidents of violence and threats. Interventions along transport routes need to be inclusive of FSWs who could play a vital role in stigma reduction amongst LDTDs through peer education.
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