'Virus Carriers' and HIV testing: navigating Ukraine's HIV policies and programming for female sex workers

• Main Authors: Anna Tokar (Author), Jacob Osborne (Author), Kateryna Slobodianiuk (Author), Dirk Essink (Author), Jeffrey V. Lazarus (Author), Jacqueline E. W. Broerse (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background There are an estimated 80,100 female sex workers (FSWs) in Ukraine, of whom 7% are living with HIV. Early HIV diagnosis continues to be a public health priority in Ukraine as only approximately 54% of people living with HIV are diagnosed nationwide. This study aims to analyse the...