Characterizing sexual histories of women before formal sex-work in south India from a cross-sectional survey: implications for HIV/STI prevention

• Main Authors: Mishra Sharmistha (Author), Ramanaik Satyanarayana (Author), Blanchard James F (Author), Halli Shiva (Author), Moses Stephen (Author), Raghavendra T (Author), Bhattacharjee Parinita (Author), Lorway Rob (Author), Becker Marissa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Interventions designed to prevent HIV and STIs in female sex-workers (FSWs) reach women after they formally enter the sex-trade. We aimed to characterize the pattern of sexual behaviour among FSWs from first-sex to when they identify...