Contraceptive use and unplanned pregnancy among female sex workers in Zambia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Access to reproductive healthcare, including contraceptive services, is an essential component of comprehensive healthcare for female sex workers (FSW). Here, we evaluated the prevalence of and factors associated with contraceptive use, unplanned pregnancy, and pregnancy termination among FSW in three transit towns in Zambia.

Study design

Data arose from the baseline quantitative survey from a randomized controlled trial of HIV self-testing among FSW. Eligible participants were 18 years of age or older, exchanged sex for money or goods at least once in the past month, and were HIV-uninfected or status unknown without recent HIV testing (<3 months). Logistic regression models were used to assess factors associated with contraceptive use and unplanned pregnancy.

SUBMITTER: Chanda MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5570912 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature