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Myanmar
           

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Occupational and demographic factors associated with drug use among female sex workers at the China-Myanmar border.
Hail-Jares K, Choi S, et al

Drug Alcohol Depend
.
2016 Feb 3.
Abstract

Estimation of the Number of Female Sex Workers in Yangon and Mandalay, Myanmar.
Thein ST, Aung T, McFarland W.

AIDS Behav
. 2015 Aug 13.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
HIV prevalence among the female sex workers in major cities in Myanmar and the risk behaviors associated with it.
Swe LA, Rashid A.
HIV AIDS (Auckl). 2013 Aug 28;5:223-30.
Paper

Coverage of HIV Prevention Services for Female Sex Workers in Seven Cities of Myanmar.
Aung T, Paw E, Aye NM, McFarland W.

AIDS Behav
. 2013 May 22
Abstract


Nepal
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Sexual risk behaviors, HIV, and syphilis among female sex workers in Nepal.
Kakchapati S, Singh DR, Rawal BB, Lim A.

HIV AIDS
(Auckl)
. 2017 Jan 27;
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Micro-level social and structural factors act synergistically to increase HIV risk among Nepalese female sex workers.
Deuba K, Anderson S, Ekström AM,  et al
Int J Infect Dis. 2016 Jun 13.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Differentiated Typology of Sex Work and Implication for HIV Prevention Programs among Female Sex Workers in Nepal.
Mishra SR, Neupane SR.

Front Public Health
. 2015 Mar 3;3:36
Paper

Lived experiences of street-based female sex workers in Kathmandu: implications for health intervention strategies.
Basnyat I.

Cult Health Sex
. 2014 Jun 18:1-12.
Abstract

Violence, HIV risk behaviour and depression among female sex workers of eastern Nepal.
Sagtani RA, Bhattarai S, Adhikari BR, et al

BMJ Open
. 2013 Jun 20;3(6).

Abstract

The Socio-Demographic Characteristics of the Clients of Female Sex Workers and their Perspectives, Behaviours and Attitude on HIV and AIDS: A Questionnaire Based Survey from Pokhara, Nepal.
Rana MS, Nepali B, Sathian B,, et al

J Clin Diagn Res
. 2013 Jan;7(1):112-7
Abstract

    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 

“Forced prostitution” in the case of Nepal: Distinguishing between “sex work” and “sex trafficking” in conditions of poverty and violent conflict
ME Worthen 
(136 APHA)
Abstract

 

Nepali Women Trafficked for Sex Work: Violence and Human Rights Violations During Sex Trafficking
MR Decker, J Gupta, A Raj, JG Silverman

(135 APHA)
Abstract
 
Exploring family and intimate partner violence and sex trafficking among Nepali women and girls rescued from sex work
J Gupta,  MR Decker, A Raj
, JG Silverman

(135 APHA)
Abstract

Pakistan
           

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Heterogeneity Among Sex Workers in Overlapping HIV Risk Interactions With People Who Inject Drugs: A Cross-Sectional Study From 8 Major Cities in Pakistan.
Melesse DY, Shafer LA, Shaw SY, et al
Medicine (Baltimore). 2016 Mar;95(12):e3085
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The organisation, operational dynamics and structure of female sex work in Pakistan.
Emmanuel F, Thompson LH, Athar U,  et al

Sex Transm Infect
. 2013 Sep;89 Suppl 2:ii29-ii33
.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Sexual behaviour, structural vulnerabilities and HIV prevalence among female sex workers in Pakistan.
Mishra S, Thompson LH, Sonia A,  et al

Sex Transm Infect
. 2013 Sep;89 Suppl 2:ii34-ii42.
Paper

\FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Heterogeneity of characteristics, structure, and dynamics of male and hijra sex workers in selected cities of Pakistan.
Thompson LH, Salim M, Baloch CR, et al

Sex Transm Infect
. 2013 Sep;89 Suppl 2:ii43-ii47.
Paper

FULL TEXT ARTICLE
The organisation, operational dynamics and structure of female sex work in Pakistan.
Emmanuel F, Thompson LH, Athar U,  et al

Sex Transm Infect
. 2013 Jun 14
Paper

Heterogeneity of characteristics, structure, and dynamics of male and hijra sex workers in selected cities of Pakistan.
Thompson LH, Salim M, Baloch CR,
  et al
Sex
Transm Infect
. 2013 Apr 20.
Abstract

Sexual behaviour, structural vulnerabilities and HIV prevalence among female sex workers in Pakistan.
Mishra S, Thompson LH, Sonia A,  et al

Sex Transm Infect
. 2013 Feb 14
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Is social exclusion pushing the Pakistani Hijras (Transgenders) towards commercial sex work? a qualitative study.
Abdullah MA, Basharat Z, Kamal B,
 et al
BMC Int Health Hum Right
s
. 2012 Nov 19;12(1):32
Paper

Size estimation, HIV prevalence and risk behaviours of female sex workers in Pakistan.
Altaf A, Agha A, Holte-McKinzie M,
J Pak Med Assoc. 2012 Jun;62(6):551-7.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Comparing risk factors of HIV among hijra sex workers in Larkana and other cities of Pakistan: an analytical cross sectional study.
Altaf A, Zahidie A, Agha A.

BMC Public Health
. 2012 Apr 10;12(1):279.
Paper

The descriptive epidemiology of male sex workers in Pakistan: a biological and behavioural examination.
Shaw SY, Emmanuel F, Adrien A,  et al

Sex Transm Infect
. 2010 Nov 17.
Abstract

FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Condom use during commercial sex among clients of Hijra sex workers in Karachi, Pakistan (cross-sectional study).
Siddiqui AU, Qian HZ, Altaf A, et al
BMJ Open. 2011 Jan 1;1(2):e00015
Paper

Poverty of opportunity forcing women into prostitution--a qualitative study in Pakistan.
Khan MS, Johansson E, Zaman S, et al
 
Health Care Women Int
. 2010 Apr;31(4):365-83
Abstract

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Emerging epidemic among Hijras and male sex workers in Punjab: is Pakistan following an Asian epidemic model?
S. Shahid, F. Majeed
(XIX  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

To study stigmatized and discriminatory behaviours faced by female sex workers in district Quetta, Pakistan
A. Rizvi, R. Ali, A.K. Pathni
(XIX  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Intimate partner violence is associated with low sexual decision making power among sex workers: potential non-commercial HIV risk pathways
K. Muldoon, K. Deering, C. Feng, et al
(XIX  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract


The changing face of female sex work in Pakistan: a larger challenge to deliver HIV prevention services
F. Emmanuel, N. Akhtar, J. Blanchard, et al
(XIX  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Risk and vulnerabilities associated with condom use and HIV prevalence among male sex workers in Pakistan
M. Salim, N. Musa, T. Reza, et al
(XIX  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Female sex workers: bridging the epidemic from IDUs to general population
A. Naeem S. Kamal Pasha, F. Emmanuel, et al
(XIX  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Risk and vulnerabilities associated with condom use and HIV prevalence among male sex workers in Pakistan
M. Salim, N. Musa, T. Reza, et al
(XIX  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 

Republic of Korea (North Korea)
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Differences in Chlamydia trachomatis Cryptic Plasmid Loads in Two Types of Female Commercial Sex Workers in Korea.
Byun Y, Park HY, Kim H, Lee G.
Jpn J Infect Dis. 2008 Mar;61(2):146-7.
Paper

Singapore
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Using qualitative and community-based engagement approaches to gain access and to develop a culturally appropriate STI prevention intervention for foreign female entertainment workers in Singapore.
Lim RBT, Cheung ONY, Tham DKT,et al 
Global Health. 2018 Apr 16;14(1):36.
Paper

Efficacy of Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention Interventions Targeting Female Entertainment Workers: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Lim RB, Tham DK, Cheung ON, Wong ML.
AIDS Behav. 2016 Nov 10.
Abstract

Sex Work and Risky Sexual Behaviors among Foreign Entertainment Workers in Urban Singapore: Findings from Mystery Client Survey.
Wong ML, Chan R, Tan HH,  et al
J Urban Health. 2012 Jun 16.
Abstract


Sri Lanka
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Prevalence of sexual difficulties among female sex workers and clients attending a sexual health service.
Munasinghe T, Hayes RD, Hocking J, et al

Int J STD AIDS. 2007
Sep;18(9):613-6.
Abstract

Thailand
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Heavy Alcohol Use Among Migrant and Non-Migrant Male Sex Workers in Thailand: A Neglected HIV/STI Vulnerability.
Guadamuz TE, Clatts MC, Goldsamt LA.
Subst Use Misuse. 2018 Feb 20:1-8
Abstract

Examining the Sociocultural Context of HIV-related Risk Behaviors Among Kathoey (Male-to-female Transgender Women) Sex Workers in Bangkok, Thailand.
Nemoto T, Cruz T, Iwamoto M,  et al
 
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care
. 2016 Mar-Apr;27(2):153-65.
Abstract

Unexpectedly high HIV prevalence among female sex workers in Bangkok, Thailand in a respondent-driven sampling survey.
Manopaiboon C, Prybylski D, Subhachaturas W,  et al

Int J STD AIDS
. 2013 Mar 19.
Abstract

Unexpectedly high HIV prevalence among female sex workers in Bangkok, Thailand in a respondent-driven sampling survey.
Manopaiboon C, Prybylski D, Subhachaturas W,  et al
 
Int J STD AIDS
. 2013 Mar 19.
Abstract

Social and cultural contexts of HIV risk behaviors among Thai female sex workers in Bangkok, Thailand.
Nemoto T, Iwamoto M, Sakata M, et al

AIDS Care
. 2012 Oct 22
Abstract

HIV-related risk behaviors among kathoey (male-to-female transgender) sex workers in Bangkok, Thailand.
Nemoto T, Iwamoto M, Perngparn U, et al

AIDS Care
. 2011 Jul 25.
Abstract

Young Women Engaged in Sex Work in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Have High Incidence of HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections, and Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Use: New Challenges
to HIV Prevention and Risk.
Couture MC, Sansothy N, Sapphon V,  et al

Sex Transm Dis
. 2010 Nov 16.
Abstract

 

   Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
From competitors to partners for turning the tide to fight against HIV/AIDS among sex workers
S. Jiamton, S. Kongsin, B. Youngvisesm et al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
HIV prevalence, risk behaviours and characteristics of non-venue-based female sex workers in three provinces in Thailand
S. Poonkesorn, A. Teeraratkul, S. Tanpradech, et al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

 
Reducing HIV vulnerability among Bangkok's sex workers through community-led entrepreneurship
R. James, D. Friedman, C. Apisuk, et al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Tibet
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Epidemiological survey of prevalence of HIV infection, syphilis and hepatitis C in female sex workers and other 6 risk populations in Tibet Autonomous Region].
Dorjiwangmo, Lu S; Iasi, Cui Y, et al
 
Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi
. 2017 Jul 10;38(7):921-925.

Abstract

Timor Leste
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Governing sex workers in Timor Leste.
Harrington C.
Asia Pac Viewp. 2011;52(1):29-41.
Glob Public Health. 2010 May 18:1-12.

Abstract

Turkmenistan
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  HIV risk perceptions, knowledge and behaviours among female sex workers
in two cities in Turkmenistan.
Chariyeva Z, Colaco R, Maman S.
Glob Public Health. 2010 May 18:1-12.

Abstract

Uzbekistan
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Sex workers, condoms, and mobility among men in Uzbekistan: implications for HIV transmission.
Smolak A, El-Bassel N, Malin A,  et al 
Int J STD AIDS. 2015 Apr 2.

Abstract

Vietnam
 

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Sexually transmissible infection and HIV prevention and treatment for young male sex workers in Vietnam: findings from the SHEATH intervention.
Clatts MC, Goldsamt LA, Giang LM
Sex Health. 2016 Sep 9.
Abstract

HIV, Hepatitis C, and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Male Sex Workers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Colby DJ, Oldenburg CE, Nguyen T,  et al
 
AIDS Beha
v
. 2015 Nov 12
Abstract

Sexual practices, partner concurrency and high rates of sexually transmissible infections among male sex workers in three cities in Vietnam.
Clatts MC, Goldsamt LA, Giang LM, Yu G.

Sex Health
. 2015 Jan 27
Abstract

The balancing act: Exploring stigma, economic need and disclosure among male sex workers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Closson EF, Colby DJ, Nguyen T,
et al
Glob Public Health
. 2015 Jan 2:1-12
Abstract

Substance use among male sex workers in Vietnam: Prevalence, onset, and interactions with sexual risk.
Yu G, Clatts MC, Goldsamt LA, Giang LM.

Int J Drug Policy
. 2014 Nov 8.
Abstract

Sexual history taking in general practice: managing sexually transmitted infections for female sex workers by doctors and assistant doctors in Vietnam.
Do K, Minichiello V, Hussain R, Khan A.

Int J STD AIDS
. 2
014 Mar 27.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
HIV Infection, Risk Factors, and Preventive Services Utilization among Female Sex Workers in the Mekong Delta Region of Vietnam.
Tran BX, Nguyen TV, Pham QD,  et al

PLoS One
. 2014 Jan 24;9(1):e86267.
Paper

The Syndemic Condition of Psychosocial Problems and HIV Risk Among Male Sex Workers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Biello KB, Colby D, Closson E, Mimiaga MJ.
AIDS Behav. 2013 Oct 1
Abstract

HIV voluntary testing and perceived risk among female sex workers in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam.
Tran BX, Nguyen LT, Nguyen NP, Phan HT.

Glob Health Action
.
2013 Jul 17;
Abstract

Female sex workers who use amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) in three cities of Vietnam: Use and sexual risks related to HIV/AIDS.
Ho HT, Le GM, Dinh TT.
Glob Public Health. 2013 May 16
Abstract

Self-perceived HIV risk and the use of risk reduction strategies among men who engage in transactional sex with other men in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Mimiaga MJ, Reisner SL, Closson EF, et al

AIDS Care
. 2012 Dec 20
Abstract

Dangerous Subtlety: Relationship-Related Determinants of Consistency of Condom Use Among Female Sex Workers and Their Regular, Non-Commercial Partners in
Hai Phong, Viet Nam.
Hoffman L, Nguyen HT, Kershaw TS, Niccolai LM.
AIDS Behav
. 2010 Oct 6
Abstract

 

 
   Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Are HIV programs neglecting STIs among MSM?: findings from a large survey of male sex workers (MSW) in Vietnam
G. Le, M. Clatts, L. Goldsamt, et al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

High HIV prevalence among drug injecting female sex workers in Vietnam: the need to reduce both sexual and injection risks in this vulnerable population
D.Cong Thanh, B. Hoang Duc, N. Anh Tuan, et al

(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

HIV prevention coverage among injecting and non-injecting female sex workers in some sentinel provinces in Viet Nam in 2010 and 2011
D. Cong Thanh, N. Anh Tuan, N. Tran Hien

(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Hidden, ignored and un-served: young men selling sex on the streets in Vietnam
N.Q. Le , S. Mc Gill
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

 


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