Jitegemee (rely on yourself): a cross-sectional study on acceptability, feasibility and design considerations for a personal savings intervention to reduce HIV risk among female sex workers in Siaya County, Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The primary objective was to assess the acceptability of a savings intervention in which female sex workers (FSW) would save part of their earnings and call back (withdraw) when faced with a financial need that could force them into HIV risk practices. The secondary objectives were to assess its feasibility, concerns and design considerations.

Design

A cross-sectional survey. Participants were asked for views on the intervention, their earnings, saving and spending practices, and suggestions for the intervention package.

Setting

Kisumu and Siaya counties, Kenya.

Participants

FSWs aged ≥18 years, self-identifying as sex workers and living in Kisumu or Siaya county.

Outcome measures

The primary outcome was the proportion of participants who beli

SUBMITTER: Agot K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11831297 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature