The Burden and Determinants of HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections In a Population Based Sample of Female Sex Workers In Goa, India (original) (raw)

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The paper examines the burden and determinants of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among female sex workers in Goa, India. It emphasizes the importance of targeting key populations for effective HIV prevention, highlighting demographic, psychosocial, and behavioral factors that influence vulnerability to these infections. Findings reveal significant associations between various risk factors and STIs, underscoring the need for tailored interventions to reduce HIV transmission and improve sexual health outcomes in this population.