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Correlates of Inconsistent Refusal of Unprotected Sex among Armenian Female Sex Workers
Joint Authors
Markosyan, Karine
DiClemente, Ralph J.
Lang, Delia L.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-10-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence and correlates of inconsistent refusal of unprotected sex among female sex workers (FSWs) in Armenia.
One hundred and eighteen street-based FSWs between the ages of 20 and 52 completed a questionnaire assessing FSWs’ demographic, psychosocial, and behavioral characteristics.
A total of 52.5% ( n = 62 ) of FSWs reported inconsistent refusal of unprotected sex with clients in the past 3 months.
Logistic regression analysis controlling for participants’ age and education revealed that perceiving more barriers toward condom use (AOR = 1.1; P < 0.01 ), reporting more types of abuse (AOR = 2.1; P < 0.01 ), and setting lower fees for service (AOR = 0.9; P = 0.02 ) significantly predicted inconsistent refusal of unprotected sex.
HIV-risk-reduction behavioral interventions tailored to FSWs working in Yerevan Armenia should address the factors identified in this study toward the goal of enhancing refusal of unprotected sex and ultimately preventing acquisition of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Markosyan, Karine& Lang, Delia L.& DiClemente, Ralph J.. 2014. Correlates of Inconsistent Refusal of Unprotected Sex among Armenian Female Sex Workers. AIDS Research and Treatment،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034365
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Markosyan, Karine…[et al.]. Correlates of Inconsistent Refusal of Unprotected Sex among Armenian Female Sex Workers. AIDS Research and Treatment No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034365
American Medical Association (AMA)
Markosyan, Karine& Lang, Delia L.& DiClemente, Ralph J.. Correlates of Inconsistent Refusal of Unprotected Sex among Armenian Female Sex Workers. AIDS Research and Treatment. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034365
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1034365