| Title |
The Influence of Stigma and Discrimination on Female Sex Workers’ Access to HIV Services in St. Petersburg, Russia
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|---|---|
| Published in |
AIDS and Behavior, March 2013
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10461-013-0447-7 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Elizabeth J. King, Suzanne Maman, J. Michael Bowling, Kathryn E. Moracco, Viktoria Dudina |
| Abstract |
Stigma associated with HIV and risk behaviors is known to be a barrier to health care access for many populations. Less is known about female sex workers (FSW) in Russia, a population that is especially vulnerable to HIV-infection, and yet hard-to-reach for service providers. We administered a questionnaire to 139 FSW to better understand how stigma and discrimination influence HIV service utilization. Logistic regression analysis indicated that HIV-related stigma is negatively associated with uptake of HIV testing, while sex work-related stigma is positively associated with HIV testing. HIV-positive FSW are more likely than HIV-negative FSW to experience discrimination in health care settings. While decreasing societal stigma should be a long-term goal, programs that foster inclusion of marginalized populations in Russian health care settings are urgently needed. |
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| Student > Postgraduate | 10 | 6% |
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