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01-08-2017 | Original Paper

Correlates of HIV and Inconsistent Condom Use Among Female Sex Workers in Ukraine

Authors: Olena P. Iakunchykova, Viktor Burlaka

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 8/2017

Abstract

While female sex workers (FSWs) carry one of the highest risks of HIV transmission, little is known about predictors of HIV and risky behavior of FSWs in Ukraine. In this study of 4806 Ukrainian FSWs, the prevalence of HIV was 5.6 %. FSWs had higher odds to be HIV infected if they had lower income, were older, injected drugs, experienced violence, and solicited clients on highways. Inconsistent condom use with clients was reported by 34.5 % of FSWs. FSWs who solicited clients at railway stations, via media, through previous clients and other FSWs, and on highways reported lower consistency of condom use. Furthermore, inconsistent condom use was related to younger age, alcohol use, having fewer clients, not being covered with HIV prevention, and experiences of violence. The present study expands on the rather limited knowledge of correlates of the HIV and inconsistent condom use among FSWs in Ukraine.

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Title: Correlates of HIV and Inconsistent Condom Use Among Female Sex Workers in Ukraine
Authors: Olena P. Iakunchykova
Viktor Burlaka
Publication date: 01-08-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: AIDS and Behavior / Issue 8/2017
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-016-1495-6

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