Exploring the dynamics of the quality of HIV care experienced by female sex workers living in the Dominican Republic.

ABSTRACT: Despite increased attention and efforts to improve HIV care among female sex workers (FSWs), they continue to have suboptimal HIV outcomes. Exploring the socio-structural dynamics related to the quality of HIV care received by FSWs is critical to further strengthen interventions to improve their HIV care continuum outcomes. In this study, we conducted two rounds of qualitative in-depth interviews with 20 FSWs living with HIV in the Dominican Republic to explore how healthcare experiences contributed to their quality of HIV care. Data was analyzed using a thematic analytic approach exploring diverse structural and relational aspects of the quality of HIV care affecting FSWs as they navigate the clinic environment. Results indicated that quality of HIV care was influenced by both structural

SUBMITTER: Karver TS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10146439 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature