Experience of social harms among female sex workers following HIV self-test distribution in Malawi: results of a cohort study

Experience of social harms among female sex workers following HIV self-test distribution in Malawi: results of a cohort study

Abstract Background In Malawi, female sex workers (FSW) have high HIV incidence and regular testing is suggested. HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a safe and acceptable alternative to standard testing services. This study assessed; whether social harms were more likely to be reported after HIVST distribu...

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Main Authors: Paul Mee, Melissa Neuman, Moses Kumwenda, Wezzie S. Lora, Simon Sikwese, Mwiza Sambo, Katherine Fielding, Pitchaya P. Indravudh, Karin Hatzold, Cheryl Johnson, Elizabeth. L. Corbett, Nicola Desmond
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
HIV self-test
Female Sex Worker
Social harm
Malawi
Sub-Saharan Africa
Coercion
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09178-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09178-3

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