Drug use patterns and related factors among female sex workers in Iran in 2019–2020: results from Integrated Bio-Behavioral Surveillance-III (IBBS-III) by Bushra Zareie, Mohammad Aziz Rasouli, Mohammad Mehdi Gouya, Samaneh Akbarpour, Fatemeh Hadavandsiri, Elham Rezaei, Yousef Moradi, Ali Soltani, Ghobad Moradi

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Correction to: Trends and associated factors in the uptake of HIV testing among female sex workers in Sino-Vietnam border areas in Guangxi, China: a cross-sectional study by Bingyu Liang, Qianni Huang, Yanyun Ou, Fei Zhang, Peidong Zhang, Aidan Nong, Shide Mo, Zhenxian Wu, Hai Xie, Huayue Liang, Jie Liu, Junjun Jiang, Hao Liang, Deping Liu, Li Ye

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Condom-use negotiation, alcohol consumption, and HIV-risk sexual behavior among female sex workers in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia: A cross-sectional study by Khumaidi Khumaidi, Sri Yona, Agung Waluyo

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Sexual and reproductive health needs and practices of female sex workers in Papua New Guinea: findings from a biobehavioral survey Kauntim mi tu (‘Count me too’) by Damian Weikum, Angela Kelly-Hanku, Ruthy Neo-Boli, Herick Aeno, Steven G. Badman, Lisa M. Vallely, Barne Willie, Martha Kupul, Parker Hou, Angelyn Amos, Rebecca Narokobi, Simon Pekon, Kelsey Coy, Johanna Wapling, Janet Gare, John M. Kaldor, Andrew J. Vallely, Avi J. Hakim, on behalf of the Kauntim mi tu Study Team

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Expanding access to healthcare for people who use drugs and sex workers: hepatitis C elimination implications from a qualitative study of healthcare experiences in British Columbia, Canada by Nance E. Cunningham, Jessica Lamb, Amanda Staller, Mel Krajden, Robert S. Hogg, Angela Towle, Viviane Dias Lima, Kate Salters

“…Prevalence and incidence of HCV are very high in populations of people who use drugs (PWUD) and sex workers (SW), who may experience unique barriers to healthcare. …”
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Uptake and Persistence on HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Female Sex Workers and Men Having Sex with Men in Kigali, Rwanda: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study Design by Rugira E, Biracyaza E, Umubyeyi A

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HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men, transgender women and cisgender male sex workers in sub‐Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta‐analysis by Mariëlle Kloek, Caroline A. Bulstra, Laura vanNoord, Lina Al‐Hassany, Frances M. Cowan, Jan A. C. Hontelez

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Retention in an mHealth App Aiming to Promote the Use of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Female Sex Workers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Prospective Cohort Study by Christopher H Mbotwa, Method R Kazaura, Kåre Moen, Melkizedeck T Leshabari, Emmy Metta, Elia J Mmbaga

“…All participants were provided with the JichungeJichunge ResultsA total of 470 female sex workers were recruited. Nearly three-quarters of participants (206/284, 72.5%) who came to the 6-month follow-up interview no longer had the JichungePPP ConclusionsMost female sex workers (206/284, 72.5%) who were enrolled in PrEP care in Tanzania no longer used the Jichunge…”
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Las profesionales del sexo en la comedia griega del siglo IV a. c. / Sex workers in greek comedy of 4th century b.c by Jordi Sanchis Llopis

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Effect of an mHealth intervention on retention in HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis services among female sex workers: Preliminary evidence of the use of the app in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania by Christopher H Mbotwa, Method R Kazaura, Kåre Moen, Hanne O Lichtwarck, Melkizedeck T Leshabari, Emmy Metta, Elia J Mmbaga

“…Overall, 27.7% of female sex workers were retained in PrEP services at 1 month. …”
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Perceived risk and condomless sex practice with commercial and non-commercial sexual partners of male migrant sex workers in London, UK [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Elisa Ruiz-Burga

“…Background: Since the emergence of HIV and the AIDS pandemic, the majority of risk-reduction interventions have been centred on the use of condoms in sex workers.   Methods: This qualitative study recruited 25 male migrant sex workers in London to understand their risk perception and condomless sex experiences within the context of sex work and private life. …”
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Las profesionales del sexo en la comedia griega del siglo IV a. c. / Sex workers in greek comedy of 4th century b.c. by Jordi Sanchis Llopis

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Advertising Patterns of internet-Based Male Sex Workers Who Have Sex With Men (MSMSW): The Association Between LGBTQIA+ Events and Advertising for Work During the 2022 Pride Season by Kristopher J. Jackson, Glenn-Milo Santos

“…Research into populations of male sex workers who have sex with men (MSMSW) has historically been stymied given the illegal, stigmatized nature of the profession. …”
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Factors associated with depression among young female migrants in Ethiopia by Annabel Erulkar, Girmay Medhin

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Understanding the dynamics of chemsex among men who have sex with men, male sex workers and transgender women in Dhaka, Bangladesh: a multiphase sequential mixed-method research protocol by Golam Sarwar, Masud Reza, Mohammad Niaz Morshed Khan, Samira Dishti Irfan, Sharful Islam Khan

“…In phase 2, a cross-sectional survey will be conducted among 458 MSM, male sex workers and hijra to measure the prevalence, reasons and sexual risk behaviour associated with chemsex. …”
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Acceptability of testing for anorectal sexually transmitted infections and self-collected anal swabs in female sex workers, men who have sex with men and transgender women in Papua New Guinea by Stephen Bell, Johanna Wapling, Sophie Ase, Ruthy Boli-Neo, Andrew J. Vallely, John M. Kaldor, Claire E. Nightingale, Angela Kelly-Hanku

“…Methods Four focus groups were conducted, collecting data from a purposive sample of 35 members of two civil society groups representing female sex workers, men who have sex with men and transgender women in Port Moresby and Goroka. …”
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A comprehensive review of HIV/STI prevention and sexual and reproductive health services among sex Workers in Conflict-Affected Settings: call for an evidence- and rights-based approach in the humanitarian response by Alyssa Ferguson, Kate Shannon, Jennifer Butler, Shira M. Goldenberg

“…Abstract Background While the conditions in emergency humanitarian and conflict-affected settings often result in significant sex work economies, there is limited information on the social and structural conditions of sex work in these settings, and the impacts on HIV/STI prevention and access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services for sex workers. Our objective was to comprehensively review existing evidence on HIV/STI prevention and access to SRH services for sex workers in conflict-affected settings globally. …”
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Sex Workers’ Access to Police Assistance in Safety Emergencies and Means of Escape from Situations of Violence and Confinement under an “End Demand” Criminalization Model: A Five City Study in Canada by Anna-Louise Crago, Chris Bruckert, Melissa Braschel, Kate Shannon

“…There is limited available evidence on sex workers (SW) ability to access police protection or means of escaping situations of violence and confinement under an “end demand” criminalization model. …”
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A Response to Article “Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, Syphilis and Associated Factors Among Female Sex Workers in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia” [Letter] by Isnawati R, Widoretno W, Subekti DT

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FACTORS INFLUENCING UTILISATION OF PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS AGAINST HIV/AIDS AMONG FEMALE SEX WORKERS. A CASE STUDY OF KOOME ISLANDS MUKONO DISTRICT.... by JOHN JAMES NALUWOGO, David Kansiime

“… Background: This study, therefore, sought to find out factors influencing the utilization of oral HIV Pre-Exposure prophylaxis among Female Sex Workers in Koome Islands. Methodology: Results were obtained using a convenience sampling technique. …”
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