Indicators of Mobility, Socio-Economic Vulnerabilities and HIV Risk Behaviours Among Mobile Female Sex Workers in India

摘要: This paper examines the relationship between indicators of mobility, socio-economic vulnerabilities, and HIV risk behaviours among 5,498 mobile female sex workers (FSWs) living in four high prevalence states India. Female with greater degree mobility reported significantly more often than FSWs lesser that they experienced physical violence, consumed alcohol prior to sex. Further, had inconsistent condom use clients, even after controlling for several demographic characteristics vulnerabilities including experiences violence. Additionally, short duration visits visit Jatra (religious fairs) places found have significant association their clients as well continuation despite having STI symptoms. These findings suggest need screening higher mobilize them form community networks so deal reduce promote consistent along routes mobility. prevention interventions aimed at require an increased attention address use, particular emphasis on those who are move India elsewhere.