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ArticlePloS one2019

Enhancing financial security of female sex workers through a community-led intervention in India: Evidence from a longitudinal survey.

Sangram Kishor Patel, Saradiya Mukherjee, Bidhubhusan Mahapatra, Madhusudana Battala, Matangi Jayaram, Sameer Kumta, Yamini Atmavilas, Niranjan Saggurti

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Sangram Kishor PatelHIV and AIDS Program, Population Council, New Delhi, India.ORCID 0000-0002-0689-6704
Saradiya MukherjeeHIV and AIDS Program, Population Council, New Delhi, India.
Bidhubhusan MahapatraHIV and AIDS Program, Population Council, New Delhi, India.ORCID 0000-0003-0240-7026
Madhusudana BattalaHIV and AIDS Program, Population Council, New Delhi, India.
Matangi JayaramBill & Melinda Gates Foundation, New Delhi, India.
Sameer KumtaBill & Melinda Gates Foundation, New Delhi, India.
Yamini AtmavilasBill & Melinda Gates Foundation, New Delhi, India.
Niranjan SaggurtiHIV and AIDS Program, Population Council, New Delhi, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionCommunity-led organizations (COs) have been an integral part of HIV prevention programs to address the socio-economic and structural vulnerabilities faced by female sex workers (FSWs). The current study examines whether strengthening of community-led organizations and community collectivization have been instrumental in reducing the financial vulnerability and empowering FSWs in terms of their self-efficacy, confidence, and individual agency in India. DATA AND

methodsThis study used a panel data of 2085 FSWs selected from 38 COs across five states of India. Two rounds of data (Round 1 in 2015 and Round 2 in 2017) were collected among FSWs. Data were collected both at CO and individual level. CO level data was used to assess the CO strength. Individual level data was used to measure financial security, community collectivization, and individual empowerment.

resultsThere was a significant improvement in CO strength and community collectivization from Round 1 to Round 2. High CO strength has led to improved financial security among FSWs (R2: 85% vs. R1: 51%, AOR: 2.5; 95% CI: 1.5-4.1) from Round 1 to Round 2. High collective efficacy and community ownership have improved the financial security of FSWs during the inter-survey period. Further, the improvement in financial security in the inter-survey period led to increased or sustained individual empowerment (in terms of self-confidence, self-efficacy, and individual agency) among FSWs.

conclusionsInstitutional strengthening and community mobilization programs are key to address the structural issues and the decrease of financial vulnerability among FSWs. In addition, enhanced financial security is very important to sustain or improve the individual empowerment of FSWs. Further attention is needed to sustain the existing community advocacy and engagement systems to address the vulnerabilities faced by marginalized populations and build their empowerment.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeRisk Reduction BehaviorAdultCommunity NetworksFemaleFinancial ManagementHealth PromotionHIV InfectionsHumansIndiaLongitudinal StudiesSafe SexSex WorkersSocioeconomic Factors

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PMCPMC6804955

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