Factors associated with recent HIV testing uptake and HIV-positive serostatus among female sex workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Lisecki, Shelbi R; Solomon, Samrawit; Kassa, Getaalem; King, Elizabeth J.

doi:10.1080/17441692.2020.1868015

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“… 11 The possible explanation may that the duration of time of sexual involvement increased the opportunity to access of HIV prevention methods and risk perception increased. 11 …”

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“…The possible reasons might be older adults are more knowledgeable on HIV issues, high HIV testing service exposure and autonomous in decision making than youths. 5 , 28 …”

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“…Duration of engagement on sex work for five years or more has been positively associated with HIVST uptake which is comparable with a study conducted in Addis Ababa on HIV testing uptake among female sex workers. 11 The possible explanation may that the duration of time of sexual involvement increased the opportunity to access of HIV prevention methods and risk perception increased. 11 Female sex workers with age of first sexual encounter at 19 years old and above had three times higher HIVST uptake as compared with 18 years old and below.…”

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“… 5 , 10 The prevalence of HIV among FSW in Ethiopia was 10%. 11 Globally, 25% of people living with HIV (PLHIV) have yet to be diagnosed and this figure is 21% in Ethiopia. 11 , 12 Due to the nature of their work, infected FSWs have a higher risk of spreading HIV among the population along with other STIs.…”

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“… 11 Globally, 25% of people living with HIV (PLHIV) have yet to be diagnosed and this figure is 21% in Ethiopia. 11 , 12 Due to the nature of their work, infected FSWs have a higher risk of spreading HIV among the population along with other STIs. 12 Female sex workers were not as receptive to utilizing public facilities for HIV testing.…”

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Uptake of HIV Self-Testing and Associated Factors Among Female Sex Workers at Non-Governmental HIV Testing Facilities in Debre Markos and Bahir Dar Towns, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022

Nibret Eskezia,

Tafere,

Aschale

et al. 2023

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Background Human immunodeficiency virus self-testing (HIVST) is universally accepted as an HIV testing option to achieve the United Nations Agency for International Development first 95 goal by 2030. HIV testing coverage through voluntary counseling and testing and provider initiated testing and counseling is low among female sex workers (FSWs). However, there is no evidence on the level of HIVST among FSWs in the study area. Objective To assess the uptake of HIVST and associated factors among FSWs at non-governmental facilities in Debre Markos and Bahir Dar towns, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study design was employed. A total of 423 study participants were selected by systematic random sampling technique. The data were collected using a structured and pre-tested questionnaire; entered into EpiData version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. An adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was estimated to assess the strength of association between independent variables and dependent variable. Bivariable logistic regression was done for each variable and those with a P-value of < 0.25% were selected for multivariable analysis. Finally, P-value < 0.05% was declared statistically significant. Results The magnitude of HIVST uptake among FSWs was 59.3%. Time since engagement of sex work > 5 years [AOR 2.16 (95% CI: 1.158–4.013)], age of first sexual debut >19 years [AOR 3.23 (95% CI: 2.045–5.093)], previous urban residence [AOR 3.99 (95% CI: 2.58–6.18)], good knowledge towards HIVST [AOR 1.78 (95% CI: 1.066–2.964)], education status being college and above [AOR 5.6 (95% CI: 3.12–9.30)] were significantly associated factors. Conclusion HIVST uptake among FSWs was 59.3% which is lower than expected at national level. Educational status, age at first sexual debut, knowledge towards HIVST, and time since engagement in sex work were significantly associated with HIVST uptake.

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“… 11 The possible explanation may that the duration of time of sexual involvement increased the opportunity to access of HIV prevention methods and risk perception increased. 11 …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The possible reasons might be older adults are more knowledgeable on HIV issues, high HIV testing service exposure and autonomous in decision making than youths. 5 , 28 …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Uptake of HIV Self-Testing and Associated Factors Among Female Sex Workers at Non-Governmental HIV Testing Facilities in Debre Markos and Bahir Dar Towns, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022

Nibret Eskezia,

Tafere,

Aschale

et al. 2023

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Factors associated with recent HIV testing uptake and HIV-positive serostatus among female sex workers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Uptake of HIV Self-Testing and Associated Factors Among Female Sex Workers at Non-Governmental HIV Testing Facilities in Debre Markos and Bahir Dar Towns, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022

Uptake of HIV Self-Testing and Associated Factors Among Female Sex Workers at Non-Governmental HIV Testing Facilities in Debre Markos and Bahir Dar Towns, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022

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