HIV treatment cascade among female sex workers in Ethiopia: Assessment against the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HIV treatment cascades for HIV-positive female sex workers (FSWs) have been challenged by the overlapping stigma and discrimination associated with both their sex work and HIV status. This study aims to assess the proportion of HIV-positive FSWs who access care and treatment in Ethiopia.

Method

A cross-sectional study with a respondent-driven sampling technique was used to enroll 6,085 female sex workers from January to June 2020. Interviews were conducted to assess the FSWs' HIV status awareness and access to ART. A blood sample was drawn to determine the current HIV status and viral load level. Logistic regression was run to identify factors associated with FSWs' HIV status awareness.

Results

Of the total 1140 HIV-positive FSWs, 50.38% knew they were HIV

SUBMITTER: Abdella S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10718439 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature