Violence, HIV risk behaviour and depression among female sex workers of eastern Nepal.

ABSTRACT: The primary objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence of depression among female sex workers (FSWs) of eastern Nepal. The secondary objective was to search for an association between depression, violence and HIV risk behaviour. Cross-sectional/observational study. This study was carried out in five cities of eastern Nepal (Dharan, Itahari, Biratnagar, Damak and Birtamode). Both restaurant-based and street-based FSWs were recruited in the study. Women who had been involved in commercial sex activity in the past 6 months and gave informed consent were included in the study. A score of more than or equal to 16 on the Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression (CESD) scale was considered as depression. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with respondents who were sought throu

SUBMITTER: Sagtani RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3686218 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature