HIV-testing among female sex workers on the border between Brazil and French Guiana: the need for targeted interventions

Parriault, Marie-Claire; Melle, Astrid Van; Basurko, Célia; Gaubert-Marechal, Emilie; Macena, Raimunda Hermelinda Maia; Rogier, Stéphanie; Kerr, Lígia Regina Franco Sansigolo

doi:10.1590/0102-311x00138514

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“…Fifteen studies [17, 18, 23–35] focused on ever in life testing. The highest rate was reported in a study in Russia where all recruited FSWs (100%, N = 29) were tested [24] followed by Kenya (88.6%, N = 818) [27].…”

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“…Park et al [38]ChinaN = 348FSWsQN,CSPast year:22%n/aHigher HIV knowledgeParticipation in HIV prevention programIncomeEducationRegular STI checks22. Parriault et al [17]Boarder between Brazil and French GuianaN = 213FSWsQN, CSNever tested: 31%Older ageHIV knowledgePoor knowledge where to testLower perceived riskn/a23. Sayarifard et al [36]IranN = 128 FSWsQN,CSPast year:25%Poor knowledgen/a24.…”

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“…Park et al [38]n/aSW venuen/an/aCooperation of NGO and FSWs’ network22. Parriault et al [17]n/an/an/an/an/a23. Sayarifard et al [36]Fear of HIV+ resultFear of result disclosuren/aHigher costsn/aTraining program for FSWs24.…”

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HIV Testing and Counseling Among Female Sex Workers: A Systematic Literature Review

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HIV testing uptake continues to be low among Female Sex Workers (FSWs). We synthesizes evidence on barriers and facilitators to HIV testing among FSW as well as frequencies of testing, willingness to test, and return rates to collect results. We systematically searched the MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, SCOPUS databases for articles published in English between January 2000 and November 2017. Out of 5036 references screened, we retained 36 papers. The two barriers to HIV testing most commonly reported were financial and time costs—including low income, transportation costs, time constraints, and formal/informal payments—as well as the stigma and discrimination ascribed to HIV positive people and sex workers. Social support facilitated testing with consistently higher uptake amongst married FSWs and women who were encouraged to test by peers and managers. The consistent finding that social support facilitated HIV testing calls for its inclusion into current HIV testing strategies addressed at FSW.

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HIV Testing and Counseling Among Female Sex Workers: A Systematic Literature Review

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“…In view of numerous challenges to combat the AIDS epidemic, Brazil has developed several actions aimed at improving strategies for the prevention and early detection of people living with HIV/ AIDS (PLHA) (5)(6) . In this context, the Family Health Strategy (FHS), a model of the Brazilian Primary Health Care (PHC), plays a salutary role in coping with this epidemic through health promotion and protection, prevention, early diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation (7) . In addition, it should be responsible for its clinical management and maintenance of the line of care directed to PLHA (8)(9) .…”

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Construct validation: coping with HIV/AIDS in Primary Health Care

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Objective: To validate the construct and measure the trustworthiness of a questionnaire aimed at assessing HIV/AIDS coping actions developed by health professionals in Primary Health Care. Method: A methodological study carried out with 397 primary health care professionals in two municipalities in the Northeast region of Brazil. The construct validity was developed by the exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, and the reliability analyzed by the reliability and reproducibility. Results: The validation determined six factors retention that composed the six domains of the questionnaire. Internal consistency was 0.91 and quality of the confirmatory analysis adjustment was 0.998 for Goodness of Fit Index. The domains presented Kappa values between 0.833 and 0.997. Conclusions: The final questionnaire was composed of 18 items and presented feasibility of application, and potential to evaluate actions for HIV/AIDS control in Primary Health Care.

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“…The findings of low HIV testing coverage in the country corroborate results of other national studies. An investigation performed at the Brazilian border with French Guiana showed that 31.6% of the FSWs had never been tested for HIV 25 . In Fortaleza, Ceará, a study conducted with 402 FSWs revealed that 28.2% of them had never been tested for HIV, and 23.6% reported having had HIV testing more than one year before the research or not knowing when they had done it.…”

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HIV testing coverage among female sex workers, Brazil, 2016

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Rev. bras. epidemiol.

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Introduction: Knowing the factors associated with periodic HIV testing among female sex workers (FSW) is essential to expand testing coverage and to broaden programs of treatment as prevention. Methods: We used data from 4,328 FSWs recruited by the respondent-driven sampling (RDS) method in 12 Brazilian cities in 2016. Data analysis considered the complex sampling design. The prevalence of HIV testing in the last year and periodic HIV test were estimated. Factors associated with regular HIV testing were identified through logistic regression models. Results: The testing coverage in the last year was 39.3%. Only 13.5% of FSW reported having performed a periodic HIV test in the last year. Among the factors associated with the higher probability of HIV testing in the last year were a better level of education, living with a partner, working indoors, consistent use of condoms, and regular use of public and private health services stood out. Discussion: Periodic HIV testing allows early diagnosis and immediate treatment of cases, reducing the chances of spreading the infection to the population. However, factors such as stigma and discrimination hinder the use of regular health services. Conclusion: It is necessary to expand awareness campaigns, especially among FSWs with low educational level and greater vulnerability, in order to broaden the perception of risk and the importance of periodic testing, in addition to encouraging regular health care.

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HIV-testing among female sex workers on the border between Brazil and French Guiana: the need for targeted interventions

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Cited by 25 publications

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HIV Testing and Counseling Among Female Sex Workers: A Systematic Literature Review

HIV Testing and Counseling Among Female Sex Workers: A Systematic Literature Review

Construct validation: coping with HIV/AIDS in Primary Health Care

HIV testing coverage among female sex workers, Brazil, 2016

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