2025
P-1415. Social Determinants of Health and Side Effects Significantly Predict Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Preferences for Every 2 Month Long-Acting Injectable vs. Daily Oral PrEP among Cisgender Women in the United States and the Dominican Republic
Kerrigan D, Scott R, O’Rourke A, Galai N, Karver T, Davis W, Metzner A, Oglesby A, Moriarty P, Taggart T, Barrington C, Gomez H, Perez M, Donastorg Y. P-1415. Social Determinants of Health and Side Effects Significantly Predict Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Preferences for Every 2 Month Long-Acting Injectable vs. Daily Oral PrEP among Cisgender Women in the United States and the Dominican Republic. Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2025, 12: ofae631.1590. PMCID: PMC11777370, DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofae631.1590.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPre-exposure prophylaxisLong-actingFemale sex workersSocial determinantsCisgender womenSocial determinants of healthHIV diagnosis ratesDaily oral PrEPDeterminants of healthBlack cisgender womenLow pre-exposure prophylaxisCross-sectional surveyOral PrEPUnited StatesHIV disparitiesWhite cisgender womenHIV inequitiesSide effectsIncreased oddsDiagnosis rateHIVPrEP preferencesDominican RepublicPrEPSex workersP-500. Awareness and preferences for every 2 month long-acting injectable HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) versus daily oral PrEP among cisgender women in the United States and the Dominican Republic
Metzner A, Oglesby A, O’Rourke A, Galai N, Karver T, Davis W, Scott R, Moriarty P, Taggart T, Barrington C, Gomez H, Perez M, Donastorg Y, Kerrigan D. P-500. Awareness and preferences for every 2 month long-acting injectable HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) versus daily oral PrEP among cisgender women in the United States and the Dominican Republic. Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2025, 12: ofae631.699. PMCID: PMC11779361, DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofae631.699.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV pre-exposure prophylaxisFemale sex workersOral PrEPPre-exposure prophylaxisLAI-PrEPDaily oral PrEPNumbers of sex partnersReproductive health clinicsSexual health clinicsHealth clinicsCisgender womenAcquired HIVHIV acquisitionLong-actingDaily pillInjectable PrEPPrEP clinicPrimary care clinicsPrEP useLatina ethnicityCondom useHIV knowledgeSex partnersPrEP awarenessHIV
2024
Sharing Culture and Management of Sex Work Information on Mobile Phones by Female Sex Workers in Nepal: Implications for mHealth Practice and Research
Ranjit Y, Basnyat I, Joshi O, Khoshnood K, Fisher C. Sharing Culture and Management of Sex Work Information on Mobile Phones by Female Sex Workers in Nepal: Implications for mHealth Practice and Research. Health Communication 2024, 40: 691-701. PMID: 38836353, PMCID: PMC11617964, DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2024.2363617.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFemale sex workersSexually transmitted infectionsMobile phonesSex workersFemale sex workers' experiencesSex workMHealth interventionsMHealth practicesMobile healthHealth servicesHealth informationWork informationSharing cultureSharing personal informationPrivacy threatsManaging privacyHealthMHealthSharing devicesPrivacyPersonal informationCommunication privacy management theoryNegative social repercussionsInterventionSexExploring Attitudes Toward Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention Prior to Implementation Among Female Sex Workers in Malaysia: Results from a Qualitative Study
Foley S, Keene D, Shrestha R, Brown S, Gautam K, Sutherland R, Maviglia F, Saifi R, Wickersham J. Exploring Attitudes Toward Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention Prior to Implementation Among Female Sex Workers in Malaysia: Results from a Qualitative Study. Patient Preference And Adherence 2024, 18: 797-807. PMID: 38595805, PMCID: PMC11003429, DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s413423.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFemale sex workersPre-exposure prophylaxisHIV preventionFSWs’ willingnessMethod of HIV preventionSex workersAcceptability of PrEPHIV prevention practicesPrevention of HIV transmissionGrounded theory approachSemi-structured interviewsCondom promotionPrEP usePrEP rolloutPrevention practicesTranslated interviewsEmpowerment componentsQualitative studyHarm reductionHIV transmissionOral PrEPPerceived challengesPrEPCondom useQualitative explorationExploring the syndemic interaction between social, environmental and structural contexts of HIV infection in peri-mining areas in South Africa: a qualitative study
Chimoyi L, Ndini P, Oladimeji M, Seatlholo N, Mawokomatanda K, Charalambous S, Setswe G. Exploring the syndemic interaction between social, environmental and structural contexts of HIV infection in peri-mining areas in South Africa: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2024, 14: e076198. PMID: 38521520, PMCID: PMC10961556, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-076198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale sex workersFocus group discussionsIn-depth interviewsInjection drug usersUptake of HIV prevention servicesHealthcare workersHIV prevention servicesHIV infectionHIV prevention programmesPre-exposure prophylaxisAssociated with HIV acquisitionAccessibility to alcoholSocio-behavioral factorsCommunity-based organisationsPreventive servicesHIV prevalencePrevention programmesAreas of South AfricaSyndemic factorsQualitative studyHIV transmissionHIV acquisitionInclusion criteriaFactors affecting peopleSex workersExperience of social harms among female sex workers following HIV self-test distribution in Malawi: results of a cohort study
Mee P, Neuman M, Kumwenda M, Lora W, Sikwese S, Sambo M, Fielding K, Indravudh P, Hatzold K, Johnson C, Corbett E, Desmond N. Experience of social harms among female sex workers following HIV self-test distribution in Malawi: results of a cohort study. BMC Infectious Diseases 2024, 22: 978. PMID: 38468208, PMCID: PMC10926537, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-024-09178-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV self-test useHIV self-testingFemale sex workersHIV self-test distributionPeer distributorsFacility-based HIV testingSelf-test distributionEnd-line dataStandard testing servicesSex workersGeneralised estimating equationsRelationship problemsSocial harmService delivery approachesBackgroundIn MalawiHIV testingActivity diaryEnd-lineHIV incidenceBlantyre districtConclusionsLittle evidenceTesting servicesCohort studyProspective cohortVerbal abuseExamining HIV Knowledge and Sexually Risky Behaviors among Female Sex Workers in Kampala, Uganda
Ssenyonjo J, Mistler C, Adler T, Shrestha R, Kyambadde P, Copenhaver M. Examining HIV Knowledge and Sexually Risky Behaviors among Female Sex Workers in Kampala, Uganda. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2024, 21: 163. PMID: 38397654, PMCID: PMC10888220, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21020163.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale sex workersHealthcare providersHIV testingHIV preventionHistory of HIV testingRates of sexually transmitted infectionsCondom usageSex workersProvider-level barriersDevelopment of targeted interventionsPrimary HIV preventionHIV test resultsHealth education programsHIV transmission riskHIV prevention educationSexually transmitted infectionsHIV knowledgeHIV incidencePreventive interventionsFocus groupsTargeted interventionsReduce alcohol intakeHIV transmissionPrevention educationAlcohol intake
2023
1843. Exploring Cisgender Women's HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Needs and Preferences Across Settings: the Roles of Social-Structural Factors
Kerrigan D, Yonamine K, O’Rourke A, Karver T, Davis W, Metzner A, Oglesby A, Garris C, Scott R, Moriarty P, Taggart T, Barrington C, Gomez H, Perez M, Donastorg Y. 1843. Exploring Cisgender Women's HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Needs and Preferences Across Settings: the Roles of Social-Structural Factors. Open Forum Infectious Diseases 2023, 10: ofad500.1671. PMCID: PMC10678848, DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofad500.1671.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial structural factorsFemale sex workersCisgender womenDominican RepublicHIV pre-exposure prophylaxisUnited StatesLA PrEPSocial structural constraintsNew HIV infectionsReproductive health servicesGender normsHealthcare providersInjectable PrEPThematic content analysisPrEP uptakeDepth interviewsHIV infectionPartner dynamicsSex workersEmpowerment toolReproductive healthcare providersDisproportionate impactPre-exposure prophylaxisTransgender womenContent analysisDrivers of HIV self-testing among female sex workers: Findings from a multi-state study in Malaysia
Kim R, Wickersham J, Maviglia F, Galka J, Azwa I, Gautam K, Shrestha R. Drivers of HIV self-testing among female sex workers: Findings from a multi-state study in Malaysia. Frontiers In Medicine 2023, 10: 1022746. PMID: 37089614, PMCID: PMC10117675, DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1022746.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFemale sex workersSex workStable housingSex workersCommunity-based organizationsChildhood sexual assaultMulti-state studyKuala LumpurSexual assaultDrivers of HIVUnstable housingHousingSocial mediaEffective implementationGreater willingnessVulnerable populationsThird of participantsWillingnessWorkersCorrelates of willingnessUrban environmentHIVST uptakeSelf-administered surveyMalaysiaPrison
2022
Prevalence and Correlates of Active Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Use Among Female Sex Workers in Malaysia
Pedersen CJ, Wickersham JA, Altice FL, Kamarulzaman A, Khoshnood K, Gibson BA, Khati A, Maviglia F, Shrestha R. Prevalence and Correlates of Active Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Use Among Female Sex Workers in Malaysia. Frontiers In Psychiatry 2022, 13: 879479. PMID: 35774093, PMCID: PMC9237260, DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.879479.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFemale sex workersATS useSubstance use disordersAmphetamine-type stimulantsUse disordersSevere substance use disordersAmphetamine-type stimulant useSex workersAdverse health outcomesLogistic regression analysisAdverse health consequencesSexual risk behaviorsBehavioral health issuesUse of drugsHarm reduction strategiesSex work clientsRespondent-driven samplingHIV transmissionMultivariable modelHigh prevalenceHealth outcomesDrug useSex workTransgender womenRisk behaviors
2021
A Prospective Study of Depressive Symptoms, Condomless Sex, and HIV Viral Load in HIV-Positive Female Sex Workers in Kenya
Rosenthal M, Wanje G, Richardson B, Shafi J, Wang L, Masese L, Poole D, Jaoko W, Simoni J, Mcclelland R. A Prospective Study of Depressive Symptoms, Condomless Sex, and HIV Viral Load in HIV-Positive Female Sex Workers in Kenya. AIDS And Behavior 2021, 25: 3047-3056. PMID: 33880670, PMCID: PMC9211371, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-021-03258-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate specific antigenHIV viral loadDetectable VLViral loadFemale sex workersHIV-positive female sex workersKenyan female sex workersCondomless sexAssociated with increased riskDepressive symptomsProspective cohort studyComprehensive HIV carePrevalence of depressive symptomsTreatment of depressionSex workersViral suppressionSpecific antigenHIV transmissionProspective studyVaginal secretionsHIV careCohort studyDetectable prostate specific antigenStudies of depressive symptomsHIV
2020
A Review of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Adherence among Female Sex Workers
Ghayda R, Hong S, Yang J, Jeong G, Lee K, Kronbichler A, Solmi M, Stubbs B, Koyanagi A, Jacob L, Oh H, Kim J, Shin J, Smith L. A Review of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Adherence among Female Sex Workers. Yonsei Medical Journal 2020, 61: 349-358. PMID: 32390358, PMCID: PMC7214109, DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2020.61.5.349.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale sex workersPromote PrEP adherencePrEP adherenceHuman immunodeficiency virusIntervention programsStigma associated with sex workIntegration of PrEPPrimary care visitsSex workersRisk of contracting human immunodeficiency virusPublic health policiesPre-exposure prophylaxisHuman immunodeficiency virus epidemicPrevent HIV InfectionCare visitsMultidisciplinary interventionPrEP useHIV PrEPHealth policyLifestyle modificationPrEPHuman immunodeficiency virus controlEducational effortsPrEP efficacyProphylaxis adherenceHIV/AIDS Among Female Sex Workers in China: Epidemiology and Recent Prevention Strategies
Zhang H, Hsieh E, Wang L, Liao S. HIV/AIDS Among Female Sex Workers in China: Epidemiology and Recent Prevention Strategies. Current HIV/AIDS Reports 2020, 17: 151-160. PMID: 32030600, PMCID: PMC9675938, DOI: 10.1007/s11904-019-00477-y.BooksConceptsFemale sex workersSex workersHIV prevalenceRisk factorsPrevention strategiesRecent prevention strategiesEpidemiology of HIVHIV prevention strategiesNational HIV prevalenceNational prevention programsCondom use practicesNew risk factorsSpread of HIVSex workHIV/AIDSRegional levelHIV infectionHIV transmissionSexual practicesHIV preventionHIV riskMale condomsPrevalence ratesReviewThis reviewPrevention programs
2019
Short-term acceptability of female condom use among low-fee female sex workers in China: a follow-up study
Zhou C, Hsieh E, Rou K, Tillman J, Dong W, Feng XX, Yang YZ, Yang YJ, Sun XG, Zang HJ, Wu YZ, Wu Z. Short-term acceptability of female condom use among low-fee female sex workers in China: a follow-up study. BMC Women's Health 2019, 19: 77. PMID: 31200702, PMCID: PMC6570840, DOI: 10.1186/s12905-019-0773-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale condomCondom useFC useRegular clientsMale condom useOne-month followFemale sex workersFemale condom useFollow-up questionnaireShort-term acceptabilityEligible participantsResultsA totalMore frequent useBaseline questionnairePast monthLogistic regressionOne monthSex workersAppropriate candidatesFollowCondomsPrimary school educationFrequent useParticipantsQuestionnaire
2017
PrEP for key populations in combination HIV prevention in Nairobi: a mathematical modelling study
Cremin I, McKinnon L, Kimani J, Cherutich P, Gakii G, Muriuki F, Kripke K, Hecht R, Kiragu M, Smith J, Hinsley W, Gelmon L, Hallett TB. PrEP for key populations in combination HIV prevention in Nairobi: a mathematical modelling study. The Lancet HIV 2017, 4: e214-e222. PMID: 28233660, DOI: 10.1016/s2352-3018(17)30021-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale sex workersMale sex workersKey populationsAntiretroviral therapySex workersHigh-risk female sex workersEarly antiretroviral therapyPre-exposure prophylaxisCombination HIV preventionRisk of infectionSpecific key populationsWider populationPrEP interventionsTherapy retentionHIV incidenceCombination preventionHIV transmissionCondom promotionHIV epidemicHIV preventionIncidence estimatesMathematical modelling studyMale circumcisionPrEPAverage annual spending
2016
Why female sex workers participate in HIV research: the illusion of voluntariness
Reed E, Fisher CB, Blankenship KM, West BS, Khoshnood K. Why female sex workers participate in HIV research: the illusion of voluntariness. AIDS Care 2016, 29: 914-918. PMID: 28030960, PMCID: PMC5453832, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2016.1271935.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchViolence Against Trafficked and Nontrafficked Sex Workers in Poland
Jedrzejewski B, Fennie K, Khoshnood K. Violence Against Trafficked and Nontrafficked Sex Workers in Poland. Journal Of Human Trafficking 2016, 3: 93-106. DOI: 10.1080/23322705.2016.1158015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Use of Female Sex Workers Among Men in Nepal: Prevalence, STIs/HIV-Related Risk Behaviors, and Gender Ideology
Shrestha R, Karki P, Copenhaver M. The Use of Female Sex Workers Among Men in Nepal: Prevalence, STIs/HIV-Related Risk Behaviors, and Gender Ideology. Primary Prevention Insights 2016, 6: 11-17. PMID: 27358577, PMCID: PMC4922505, DOI: 10.4137/ppri.s39664.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFemale sex workersSexual contactRisk behaviorsMultivariate logistic regression modelHistory of STISex workersCigarette smoking statusHealth Survey 2011HIV prevention effortsPrevalence of useMale clientsLogistic regression modelsEarly sexual debutRegression modelsSmoking statusSexual partnersSexual debutWealth indexPrevention effortsHeterosexual sexMenEducational levelPrevalenceTotal sampleEmployment statusAdapting an Evidence-Based HIV Prevention Intervention Targeting High-Risk Migrant Workers: The Process and Outcome of Formative Research
Shrestha R, Karki P, Pandey S, Copenhaver M. Adapting an Evidence-Based HIV Prevention Intervention Targeting High-Risk Migrant Workers: The Process and Outcome of Formative Research. Frontiers In Public Health 2016, 4: 61. PMID: 27066474, PMCID: PMC4815003, DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2016.00061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMigrant workersKey stakeholdersHIV prevention effortsEvidence-based interventionsCommunity-based organizationsCross-case analysisQualitative data analysis techniquesRelevant evidence-based interventionsThematic analysis approachCommunity-based settingsPrevention effortsFormative researchMigrantsLittle acknowledgementFemale sex workersHIV risk profilesSex workersResearch processHolistic Health Recovery ProgramInductive analysisMale clientsRange of topicsHIV risk reduction interventionsCritical examinationAnalytical coding
2015
Bridging the Epidemic: A Comprehensive Analysis of Prevalence and Correlates of HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis, and Infection among Female Sex Workers in Guangxi Province, China
Chen Y, Shen Z, Morano JP, Khoshnood K, Wu Z, Lan G, Zhu Q, Zhou Y, Tang S, Liu W, Chen J, Tang Z. Bridging the Epidemic: A Comprehensive Analysis of Prevalence and Correlates of HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis, and Infection among Female Sex Workers in Guangxi Province, China. PLOS ONE 2015, 10: e0115311. PMID: 25723548, PMCID: PMC4344209, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0115311.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-tier female sex workersFemale sex workersSentinel surveillance dataHepatitis CSurveillance dataCorrelates of HIVIntravenous drug useHeterosexual HIV epidemicPrevalence of HIVSex workersHarm reduction campaignsLogistic regression analysisLow formal education levelLow-tier venuesSafer sex practicesHCV prevalencePrior STIHCV infectionSyphilis infectionSyphilis prevalenceRisk factorsHIV epidemicCondom distributionHCVHigh risk
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