Abstract:The indigenous Ayoreo population comprises an ethnic group which is very vulnerable to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS. Being a woman, Ayoreo and a sex worker (SW) means belonging to a maximum risk group. Prevention programs for these illnesses are not showing good results among this population. The aim of this study is to explore, describe and understand behavioral and cultural patterns related to sexual and reproductive health among Ayoreo SWs in Bolivia. We designed a qualitative-ethnogr… Show more
“…The result of this study is similar to the one found in Bolivia that sex work has become a way of financial support. 25 The next factor is low education. Prostitutes generally have low education background.…”
Section: Former Prostitutes Reintegration Mechanism To Their Hometownsmentioning
“…The result of this study is similar to the one found in Bolivia that sex work has become a way of financial support. 25 The next factor is low education. Prostitutes generally have low education background.…”
Section: Former Prostitutes Reintegration Mechanism To Their Hometownsmentioning
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