HIV treatment cascade among female entertainment and sex workers in Cambodia: impact of amphetamine use and an HIV prevention program

Autor: Sokunny Muth, Aynar Len, Jennifer L. Evans, Maly Phou, Sophal Chhit, Yuthea Neak, Song Ngak, Ellen S. Stein, Adam W. Carrico, Lisa Maher, Kimberly Page
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2017)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1940-0640
DOI: 10.1186/s13722-017-0085-x
Popis: Abstract Background HIV prevalence remains high in Cambodia among female entertainment and sex workers (FESW), and amphetamine-type stimulant (ATS) use significantly increases risk of infection. A successful continuum of care (CoC) is key to effective clinical care and prevention. This study aimed to describe the HIV CoC in HIV-positive FESW. We examined CoC outcomes among HIV-positive FESW participating in the Cambodia Integrated HIV and Drug Prevention Implementation (CIPI) study, being implemented in ten provinces. CIPI is a trial aimed at reducing ATS use concomitant with the SMARTgirl HIV prevention program. Methods From 2013 to 2016, 1198 FESW ≥ 18 years old who reported multiple sex partners and/or transactional sex were recruited. We identified 88 HIV-positive women at baseline. We described linkage to care as 12-month retention and viral suppression (
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