Social Support and Condom Use Among Female Sex Workers in China

Qiao, Shan; Li, Xiaoming; Zhang, Chen; Zhou, Yuejiao; Shen, Zhiyong; Tang, Zhenzhu

doi:10.1080/07399332.2014.971952

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“…G. Williams et al, 2003;Yadav et al, 2005), South Africa, (Steen et al, 2000; B. G. Williams et al, 2003), and Madagascar (Feldblum et al, 2005) combined HIV/STI screening with presumptive treatment of STIs and condom promotion and reported consistent increase in condom use with clients with one exception which showed a decrease in condom use by casual partners (B. G. Williams et al, 2003). These finding extend those of some published studies reporting the possibility that FSWs who know their HIV/STI status take better care of their health by having fewer sexual partners and using condoms consistently (Morisky, Stein, Chiao, Ksobiech, & Malow, 2006;Qiao et al, 2015;Yang et al, 2005;J. Zhao, Song, & Ren, 2012).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 63%

“…The use of brothel owners, managers and pimps for condom promotion was used in only one study with demonstrated increase in condom use. Some studies have explored associations between condom use and social or environmental factors, including influence of gatekeepers and the working environment of FSWs (Li, Li, Stanton, Fang, & Zhao, 2010;Morisky, Stein, Chiao, Ksobiech, & Malow, 2006;Qiao et al, 2015;Yang et al, 2005). These studies showed that combined interventions that educate FSWs and improve gatekeeper support promote positive condom use outcomes in sex work settings and create a supportive environment for HIV-prevention efforts.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Behavioural interventions promoting condom use among female sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

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Crutzen

Aduak

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African Journal of AIDS Research

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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confidence: 99%

Behavioural interventions promoting condom use among female sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

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Aduak

et al. 2017

African Journal of AIDS Research

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“…The detailed descriptive information was available elsewhere (Qiao et al, 2015). Participants were asked to reply to 12 items reflecting social support to be sought when they encounter some emotional or economic issues.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social support and amphetamine-type stimulant use among female sex workers in China

Zhao

Mao

et al. 2017

AIDS Care

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Background Existing research has suggested a positive role of social support in reducing drug use among female sex workers (FSWs). However, there is limited research on the role of social support in amphetamine-type stimulant (ATS) use among FSWs in China. This study explored the present situation of ATS use among FSWs in Guangxi, China and examined the associations of different types of social support from different sources with ATS use. Method A sample of 1,022 FSWs was recruited from 56 commercial sex venues in Guangxi Autonomous Region in China. Bivariate comparison was used to compare demographic characteristics and source of emotional or tangible social support across frequency of ATS use among FSWs. The relationship between social support and ATS use was examined using multiple ordinal logistic regression models controlling for the potential confounding effects of demographic variables. Results The multiple ordinal logistic regression indicated that FSWs who were from younger age groups (aOR = 10.88 for age group < 20; aOR = 2.80 for age group 20–23), and from all higher-income venues (aOR = 1.96 for venue level 1; aOR = 2.28 for venue level 2; aOR = 1.81 for venue level 3) tended to use ATS more frequently. They also tended to use ATS more frequently when they depended on their boyfriends (aOR = 1.08) for emotional support or on their co-workers for tangible support (aOR = 1.17). Conclusions Different types of social support from different sources can be either positively or negatively associated with ATS use among FSWs, therefore, the future intervention efforts should differentiate and target different types and different sources of social support in response to the living and work conditions of FSWs.

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“…in this study is, by definition, one aspect of interpersonal influences that evaluates the perceived support from family and friends (10). It is known that low social support from friends and others could affect the health status, and some studies indicate that there is a relationship between social support as a psychological and environmental factor and self-care behaviors.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 96%

Predictors of HIV-Preventive Behavior Changes Among HIV-Infected Patients in Iran: Application of the Extended Health Belief Model

Karimy

Zareban

2018

Int J High Risk Behav Addict

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Background: One mode of HIV transmission is through the high-risk behaviors among people who are HIV-positive. It is, therefore, exceedingly important to understand the factors predicting preventive healthy behaviors regarding HIV transmission in this population. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the extended Health Belief Model (HBM) in predicting preventive behavior changes among HIV-infected patients in Iran. Patients and Methods: In a cross-sectional study, the census sampling was applied and 139 HIV-positive patients in Saravan, Zarandieh, and Sarbaz cities of Iran were selected to participate in this study. In total, 131 participants completed and returned the anonymous self-administered questionnaires. The questionnaire included demographic questions, HBM constructs, and the questions of Zimet social support. Data analysis was performed using SPSS18. P-values less than 0.05 were considered significant. Results: The HBM constructs with and without social support accounted for 62% and 56% of the behavior variance, respectively. In the first model (HBM construct alone), perceived barriers, self-efficacy, and benefits were the significant predictors. In the second model (HBM developed with social support), perceived barriers, social support, self-efficacy, and benefits were the better predictors of preventive behaviors, in sequence (P < 0.05). Conclusions: The findings indicated that the extended model of HBM predicted preventive behaviors better than the original HBM did. However, more studies are needed to examine the efficacy of the extended HBM in predicting preventive behaviors.

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Social Support and Condom Use Among Female Sex Workers in China

Cited by 18 publications

References 36 publications

Behavioural interventions promoting condom use among female sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

Behavioural interventions promoting condom use among female sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

Social support and amphetamine-type stimulant use among female sex workers in China

Predictors of HIV-Preventive Behavior Changes Among HIV-Infected Patients in Iran: Application of the Extended Health Belief Model

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