Patterns of inconsistent condom use and risky sexual behaviors among female sex workers in Mozambique.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Female sex workers (FSWs) in Mozambique face significant health risks, including high HIV prevalence, combination of factors, including inconsistent condom use, engagement in risky sexual behaviors, and various socio-ecological determinants of health. Understanding the determinants of these practices is crucial for developing targeted interventions.

Methods

This cross-sectional study analyzed data from the second round of Biobehavioral Survey (BBS) conducted from 2019 to 2020 in five urban areas to examine determinants of inconsistent condom use and risky sexual behaviors among FSWs. Modified Poisson regression models were used to assess the effect of various socio-demographic, economic, and behavioral factors on the outcomes, providing adjusted relative risk (aRR

SUBMITTER: Muleia R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11453092 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature