Assessing high-risk sexual practices associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection among young female sex workers in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a cross-sectional study
Olivier Mukuku,
Yannick Nkiambi Kiakuvue,
Georges Yumba Numbi
et al.
Abstract:Introduction
Young female sex workers (YFSWs) face a higher risk of HIV infection compared to older workers, but there is a lack of comprehensive data on their sexual practices and HIV infection risks, which may present unique challenges and vulnerabilities. The study aimed to identify high-risk sexual practices associated with HIV infection among YFSWs in Lubumbashi.
Methods
We conducted an analytical cross-sectional study and used a comprehensive… Show more
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