ArticleAfrican health sciences2021
The experiences of sex workers accessing HIV care services in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
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- Stakeholder Roles and Views in the Implementation of the Differentiated HIV Treatment Service Delivery Model Among Female Sex Workers in Gauteng Province, South Africa.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Differentiated HIV service delivery model for female sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review.Southern African journal of HIV medicine · 2025Article
- Determinants of antiretroviral therapy adherence among transgender women in South Africa.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2024Article
- From trauma to transmission: exploring the intersection of adversity, substance use, and HIV risk in women's life histories.International journal for equity in health · 2023Article
- Enrollment and retention of female sex workers in HIV care in health facilities in Mbarara city.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2022Article
- Editorial: Infectious diseases and NCDs persist despite concerted effort.African health sciences · 2021Article
- Multidimensional analysis of stigma among female sex workers in Northern Uganda: Principal component and factor analyses.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
backgroundAlthough sub-Saharan African countries have rolled out massive HIV treatment and care programmes, there is little evidence of these having embraced key population groups particularly female sex workers. Due to the criminalisation of sex work in countries like Zimbabwe, research on HIV and its impact on this group is sparse. The absence of an enabling environment has hindered access to HIV care and treatment services for female sex workers.
objectivesTo gain an in-depth understanding of the experiences of female sex workers accessing HIV care and treatment services to enhance programming and planning for this key population group.
methodsThis study was qualitative and phenomenological. Data saturation determined the sample size of 20 participants. Data was collected using in-depth interviews that were audio recorded, transcribed, and subjected to thematic content analysis.
resultsOur findings demonstrate varying dynamics between the private and public sector HIV care services for sex workers, with facilitators and barriers to access to care.
conclusionHealth workers need sensitization and training in the provision of differentiated care. For effective linkage to and retention in care an enabling environment is critical.
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