Potential reduction in female sex workers' risk of contracting HIV during coronavirus disease 2019.

Machingura, Fortunate; Chabata, Sungai T; Busza, Joanna; Jamali, Gracious; Makamba, Memory; Dirawo, Jeffrey; Yekeye, Raymond; Mugurungi, Owen; Matambanadzo, Primrose; Cowan, Frances Mary; (2021) Potential reduction in female sex workers' risk of contracting HIV during coronavirus disease 2019. AIDS (London, England), 35 (11). pp. 1871-1872. ISSN 0269-9370 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/QAD.0000000000002943

Abstract

Female sex workers' livelihoods in Zimbabwe have been severely impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic due to closure of entertainment venues. Competition over fewer clients has reduced ability to negotiate condom use. At the same time as partner numbers have decreased, frequency of reported condomless sex has not increased, suggesting potential reduction in overall HIV and sexually transmitted infection risk and an opportunity for programmes to reach sex workers with holistic social and economic support and prevention services.

Additional Information

Item Type	Article
Faculty and Department	Faculty of Public Health and Policy > Public Health, Environments and Society
Research Centre	Covid-19 Research
PubMed ID	33973873
Elements ID	159889