Female sex worker social networks and STI/HIV prevention in South China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reducing harm associated with selling and purchasing sex is an important public health priority in China, yet there are few examples of sustainable, successful programs to promote sexual health among female sex workers. The limited civil society and scope of nongovernmental organizations circumscribe the local capacity of female sex workers to collectively organize, advocate for their rights, and implement STI/HIV prevention programs. The purpose of this study was to examine social networks among low-income female sex workers in South China to determine their potential for sexual health promotion.

Methods/principal findings

Semi-structured interviews with 34 low-income female sex workers and 28 health outreach members were used to examine how social relationships

SUBMITTER: Tucker JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3172283 | biostudies-literature | 2011

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature