Sexual Risk,Behavior, and HIV Testing and Status Among Male and Transgender Women Sex Workers and Their Clients in Lima,Peru |
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| Authors: | Aleksandra Degtyar Paul E George Patricia Mallma David A Díaz César Cárcamo Patricia J García |
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| Institution: | 1. David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, United States;2. Facultad de Salud Pública y Administración, Universidad Peruana Cayetano, Heredia, Peru |
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| Abstract: | Objectives: To determine the socio-demographics, sexual practices, and HIV prevalence of male sex workers (MSWs), transwomen sex workers (TSWs), and their male clients in Lima, Peru. Methods: Following ethnographic mapping of sex work venues, the authors revisited randomly selected venues to survey MSWs, TSWs and their clients. Results: MSWs and TSW clients are more educated than MSW clients and TSWs. Only 50% of TSW clients have received HIV testing. Self-reported HIV positivity is highest among MSW clients and TSWs. Conclusion: Notable differences exist between MSWs and TSWs and their clients that can affect the health of these groups and warrant intervention. |
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| Keywords: | HIV/AIDS Peru sex work sex work clients transgender |
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