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Inconsistent condom use and its associated factors among female sex workers in African countries: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Mulat Belay Simegn, Habtamu Geremew, Fraol Daba Chinkey, Zekarias Tadele Alemneh, Eyasu Bamlaku Golla, Alegntaw Abate, Mohammed Ahmed Ali, Smegnew Gichew Wondie, Hawi Kumbi, Werkneh Melkie Tilahun

published 10 Apr 2026

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HIV self-testing awareness among African refugee male sex workers in Italy: A mixed-methods study

Henry Delali Dakpui, Gamji Rabiu Abu-Ba’are, Mubarik Sena Saaka, Donte Boyd, Orlando Harris, Giovanni Zardini

published 23 Feb 2026

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A matter of size: Comparing IV and OLS estimates

Riccardo Ciacci

published 22 Oct 2025

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Evaluation of statistical regression models in predicting factors influencing HBV and HIV among female sex workers in Ghana: A Bio-behavioural survey

Julius Adjei-Roger, Seth Afagbedzi, Ernest Tei-Maya, Chris Guure

published 12 Sep 2025

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A qualitative analysis of female sex workers’ lived experiences with adherence to Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in Zimbabwe

Definate Nhamo, Dixon Chibanda, Frances M. Cowan, Sinegugu E. Duma

published 04 Sep 2025

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Estimating the size of hard to sample populations: A comprehensive study on female sex workers and sexually exploited minors in Rwanda using privatized network sampling in 2023

Elysée Tuyishime, Catherine Kayitesi, Eric Remera, Samuel Sewava Malamba, Ignace Habimana Kabano, Angela Unna Chukwu

published 21 Aug 2025

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Factors associated with uptake and acceptability of cervical cancer screening among female sex workers in Northeastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study

Ronald Opito, Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua, Hellen Akurut, Susan Alwedo, Saadick Mugerwa Ssentongo, Walter Drake Erabu, Lazarus Oucul, Musa Kirya, Lameck Lumu Bukenya, Elly Ekwamu, Abraham Ignatius Oluka, Samuel Kabwigu, Emmanuel Othieno, Amos Deogratius Mwaka

published 24 Jan 2025

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Seroprevalence and associated factors of HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C infections among sex workers in Chiangmai, Thailand during easing of COVID-19 lockdown measures

Sayamon Hongjaisee, Woottichai Khamduang, Nang Kham-Kjing, Nicole Ngo-Giang-Huong, Arunrat Tangmunkongvorakul

published 31 Dec 2024

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The protective association of social cohesion on sex workers’ experiences of violence and access to community support: Impacts of resource sharing, trust and connection among a community-based cohort in Metro Vancouver, Canada (2010–2022)

Jennie Pearson, Andrea Krüsi, Kate Shannon, Emma Ettinger, Deanna Kerrigan, Melissa Braschel, Charlie Zhou, Shira M. Goldenberg

published 04 Dec 2024

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Exploring commercial sex work among transgender women in Nepal: Contributors and stigma—A mixed-method study

Himani Shree Pokharel, Salau Din Myia, Anisha Chalise, Shishir Paudel

published 02 Dec 2024

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Factors associated with viral load testing and viral suppression among HIV-positive female sex workers in Nigeria

Kene David Nwosu, Abiye Kalaiwo, Wingston Felix Ngambi, Janne Estill, Ughweroghene Kingston Omo-Emmanuel, Godwin Emmanuel, Olivia Keiser

published 31 May 2024

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HIV treatment cascade among female sex workers in Ethiopia: Assessment against the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets

Saro Abdella, Meaza Demissie, Alemayehu Worku, Merga Dheresa, Yemane Berhane

published 13 Dec 2023

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Correlates of prevalent HIV infection among adolescents, young adults, and older adult female sex workers in Ghana: Analysis of data from the Ghana biobehavioral survey

Chris Guure, Samuel Dery, Seth Afagbedzi, Ernest Maya, Frances Baaba da-Costa Vroom, Kwasi Torpey

published 17 Nov 2023

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