Prevalence and characteristics of HIV infection among female sex workers in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

Prevalence and characteristics of HIV infection among female sex workers in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

INTRODUCTION: FSWs are considered a high-risk group for acquiring HIV infection due to their HIV prevalence estimated to be 10-20 times higher than in woman in the general population. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of HIV among female sex workers (FSWs) in Lubumbashi....

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Main Authors: Christian Kakisingi, Michel Muteba, Olivier Mukuku, Véronique Kyabu, Kevin Ngwej, Patricia Kajimb, Michel Manika, Hippolyte Situakibanza, Claude Mwamba, Dieudonné Ngwej
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Pan African Medical Journal 2020-08-01
Series:The Pan African Medical Journal
Subjects:
prevalence
hiv infection
female sex worker
related factors
lubumbashi
Online Access: https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/36/280/pdf/280.pdf

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