ArticleBMC research notes2025
Determinants of gender-based violence among female sex workers in Berbérati, Central African Republic.
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backgroundAlthough the Central African Republic (CAR) has adopted a National Strategy document to fight gender-based violence (GBV), the number of cases of sexual violence remains high year after year. Female Sex workers (FSW) are among the populations most vulnerable to GBV.
methodsThis was a cross-sectional analytical survey. Respondent Driven Sampling (RDS) is a peer recruitment method often used to create a sample from seeds. Risk factors for GBV were assessed using multiple logistic regression.
resultsAge group under 20 is more affected by GBV and sexual exploitation. The main determinants associated with sexual violence among FSW were: age under 20 years: (aOR = 2.69 [1.93-3.28]; p = 0.001); regular alcohol consumption: (aOR = 2.58 [1.39-4.78]; p = 0.003); sex work is the main source of income: (aOR = 2.13 [1.94-3.08]; p = 0.001) and having a sexual partner (customer) military or police: (aOR = 3.57 [2.81-5.23]; p = 0.001).
conclusionsRegular use of alcohol and having a military or police client were associated with a high probability of experiencing gender-based violence. The development of specific interventions to reduce these risks is crucial for the protection of the rights and physical integrity of this highly vulnerable segment of the population.
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