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     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Commercial sex and HIV transmission in mature epidemics: a study of five African countries.
Leclerc PM, Garenne M.
Int J STD AIDS. 2008 Oct;19(10):660-4.
 Abstract
 
How much do blood exposures contribute to HIV prevalence in female sex workers in
sub-Saharan Africa, Thailand and India?
Gisselquist D.
Int J STD AIDS. 2007 Sep;18(9):581-8.
 Abstract

Modelling the cost effectiveness of rapid point of care diagnostic tests for the control of HIV and
other sexually transmitted infections among female sex workers.
Vickerman P, Watts C, Peeling RW, et al   
Sex Transm Infect. 2006 Oct;82(5):403-12.
 Abstract
Benin
           

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Interventions among male clients of female sex workers in Benin, West Africa: an essential
component of targeted HIV preventive interventions.
Lowndes CM, Alary M, Labbe AC, et al 
Sex Transm Infect. 2007 Oct 17;
 Abstract
 
Female sex workers in Benin, 2002. Behavioural survey and HIV and other STI screening.
Ahoyo AB, Alary M, Méda H,et al
Sante. 2007 Jul-Sep;17(3):143-51.
 Abstract
 
Correlates of Condom Use among Sex Workers and Their Boyfriends in Three West African
Countries.
Godin G, Tinka Bah A, Sow A, et al 
AIDS Behav. 2007 Aug 21;
 Abstract
 
Evaluation of a rapid point-of-care test for the detection of gonococcal infection among
female sex workers in Benin.
Alary M, Gbenafa-Agossa C, Aina G, et a  
Sex Transm Infect. 2006 Dec;82 Suppl 5:v29-v32.
 Abstract

Sexually transmitted infections in male clients of female sex workers in Benin:
risk factors and reassessment of the leucocyte esterase dipstick for screening of
urethral infections.
Alary M, Lowndes CM, Mukenge-Tshibaka L, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2003 Oct;79(5):388-392.
Abstract

    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Preventive interventions targeting clients of female sex workers in Benin: decrease in HIV and
STI prevalence over a four-year period
Ndour M., Ahoyo A., Alary M., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Burkino Faso
           

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Is Sexually Transmitted Infection Management Among Sex Workers Still Able to Mitigate the
Spread of HIV Infection in West Africa?
Nagot N, Ouedraogo A, Ouangre A, Cartoux M, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005 Aug 1;39(4):454-8.
Abstract

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 

Is STI management among sex workers still able to mitigate the spread of HIV
infection in West Africa ?
A Ouédraogo, N Nagot, A Ouangré, et al
 (15IAC)
Abstract
Burundi
           

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Using and access to condoms for sex workers in Bujumbura township
Ntahompagaze T.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Cameroon
           
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  The Cameroon Radio at the heart of the prevention of the transmission
of the HIV/AIDS in free girls (Prostitutes)
P D Mendo Ze
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Central African Republic
           
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Experience and sex workers prevention strategies against HIV/AIDS in
central african republic.
P Outiama, M Dr Massanga, J D D Dr Longo
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Commitment of the prostitutes of the Central African Republic against the HIV / AIDS
C Yétina, N Popotin, A Samba, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Cote d'Ivoire
           

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Suppressed cellular alloimmune responses in HIV-exposed seronegative female sex workers.
Jennes W, Evertse D, Borget MY, et al  
Clin Exp Immunol. 2006 Mar;143(3):435-444
 Abstract
 
Quality of sexually transmitted infections services for female sex workers in Abidjan,
Cote d'Ivoire.
Vuylsteke B, Traore M, Mah-Bi G, et al
Trop Med Int Health. 2004 May;9(5):638-43
 Abstract
 
HIV-Specific T Helper Responses and Frequency of Exposure among HIV-Exposed
Seronegative Female Sex Workers in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.
Jennes W, Vuylsteke B, Borget MY. et al
J Infect Dis. 2004 Feb 15;189(4):602-10.
 Abstract
 
HIV prevalence and risk behavior among clients of female sex workers in Abidjan,
Cote d'Ivoire.
Vuylsteke BL, Ghys PD, Traore M
AIDS. 2003 Jul 25;17(11):1691-4.
Abstract

Cellular human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-protective factors: a comparison of HIV-
exposed seronegative female sex workers and female blood donors in Abidjan, Cote
d'Ivoire.
Jennes W, Sawadogo S, Koblavi-Deme S, et al.  
J Infect Dis 2003 Jan 15;187(2):206-14
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     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Medico-social assumption of responsibility and prevention of the sexual transmission of the HIV
at the sex workers (SW) in the district of AGBAN (Abidjan - Ivory Coast). Preliminary results
Tiembre I., Michel K.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
DR Congo
           

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Determinants of consistent condom use among female commercial sex workers in the
Democratic Republic of Congo: implications for interventions.
Kayembe PK, Mapatano MA, Busangu AF, et al
 Sex Transm Infect. 2007 Nov 30
Abstract
 

HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Female Sex Workers in Kinshasa,
Democratic Republic of Congo, in 2002.
Vandepitte JM, Malele F, Kivuvu DM. et al 
Sex Transm Dis. 2006 Jul 27;
Abstract

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION (IN FRENCH)
 Sexual violence against sex workers by police and military in Sud-Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo:
implications for HIV transmission and access to treatment
A-L Crago
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Poster Presentation
 

Simian Foamy Virus Infection among HIV-1--positive Sex Workers and Blood
Donors in Central Africa
W Switzer, M Kalish, C Yang, et al
(12 CROI)
 Abstract
 

Prevalence of HIV infection in Commercial Sex Workers, STI patients,individuals
with HIV symptoms and worried wells in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC)
GI Mpanya, CE Van Overloop, TJ Kabamba. et
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Eritrea
           

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Telling us what we want to hear? The gap between reported and actual condom
use among female sex workers in Eritrea
D  Espeut, L Muyumbu, C Trigg, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract
Ethiopia
           

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
  Child prostitution: magnitude and related problems.
Ayalew T, Berhane Y.
Ethiop Med J 2000 Jul;38(3):153-63
 Abstract
 		  
Ghana
           
    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Social and behavioral determinants of consistent condom use among female commercial sex
workers in ghana.
Adu-Oppong A, Grimes RM, Ross MW, et al 
AIDS Educ Prev. 2007 Apr;19(2):160-72.
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     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Social and behavioral determinants of consistent condom use among female commercial sex
workers in Ghana
Adu-Oppong A.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Forcible sex, unprotected sex and physical assaults: some key findings from a socio-behavioural
survey in 596 female sex workers (FSW) in Ghana
Nzambi K.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Using peer education to reach out to ´´roamers´´ female sex workers in Ghana
Kyerekoh G.S., Nzambi K.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Empowering female sex workers (FSW) to undertake behaviour change programmes
in Ghana
Darko E., Asamoah-Adu C., Kyerekoh G.S., Nzambi K.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Positive attitude of health care providers (HCP) is key to a successful STI and
HIV/AIDS intervention programme for female sex workers (FSW) and other
most-at risk groups (MARG) in Ghana
Asamoah-Adu C., Nzambi K.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Forcible sex, unprotected sex and physical assaults: some key findings from a socio-behavioural
survey in 596 female sex workers (FSW) in Ghana
Nzambi K.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Involvement of female sex workers in programme design and implemtation at the ghana
red cross drop in center
S K Clement
 (15IAC)
Abstract

Condom use and HIV prevention among female sex workers in Tema, Ghana
B Akumatey, K M MacQueen, G Guest
 (15IAC)
Abstract
Guinea
           
    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Correlates of Condom Use among Sex Workers and Their Boyfriends in Three West African
Countries.
Godin G, Tinka Bah A, Sow A, et al 
AIDS Behav. 2007 Aug 21;
 Abstract
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
HIV vulnerability among female sex workers in Guinea
Diallo B.L., Alary M., Bamba B., Barry A.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Acceptability of voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) of HIV among female sex workers in
Conakry, Guinea
Aho J., Diakité S., Nguyen V.-K., Rashed S.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 

HIV transmission in a cohort of sex workers in Conakry, Guinea: HSV-2 baseline prevalence,
characteristics of and its associations with HIV, other STIs and behavioural variables
Diakite S., Aho J., Nguyen V.K., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Guyana
           

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Predictors of HIV among female commercial sex workers in Guyana: a case-control study
NE Persaud, L Metsch, G Shor-Posner, et al
 (15IAC)
Abstract
Kenya
           

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Effects of Micro-Enterprise Services on HIV Risk Behaviour Among Female Sex Workers in
Kenya's Urban Slums.
Odek WO, Busza J, Morris CN, et al 
AIDS Behav. 2008 Nov 8.
 Abstract
 
Factors Associated With Self-Reported Unprotected Anal Sex Among Male Sex Workers in Mombasa, Kenya.
Geibel S, Luchters S, Kingʼola N, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2008 Aug;35(8):746-752.
 Abstract
 
Sexual Behavior of Female Sex Workers and Access to Condoms in Kenya and Uganda on the
trans-Africa Highway.
Morris CN, Morris SR, Ferguson AG.
AIDS Behav. 2008 Jul 30.
Abstract
 
Khat in East Africa: taking women into or out of sex work?
Beckerleg S.
 Subst Use Misuse. 2008;43(8):1170-85.
 Abstract
 
Associations of human leukocyte antigen DRB with resistance or susceptibility to HIV-1 infection in the
Pumwani Sex Worker Cohort.
Lacap PA, Huntington JD, Luo M, et al
AIDS. 2008 May 31;22(9):1029-38.
 Abstract
 
FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 Impact of five years of peer-mediated interventions on sexual behavior and sexually transmitted
infections among female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya.
Luchters S, Chersich MF, Rinyiru A, et al 
BMC Public Health. 2008 Apr 29;8
 Paper
 
HIV-neutralizing immunoglobulin A and HIV-specific proliferation are independently associated
with reduced HIV acquisition in Kenyan sex workers.
Hirbod T, Kaul R, Reichard C, et al  
AIDS. 2008 Mar 30;22(6):727-35
 Abstract
 
An Integrative Bioinformatic Approach in Studying Escape Mutations in HIV-1 gag in the
Pumwani Sex Worker Cohort.
Peters HO, Mendoza MG, Capina RE, et al
J Virol. 2007 Dec 5
 Abstract
 
Heavy episodic drinking among Kenyan female sex workers is associated with unsafe sex,
sexual violence and sexually transmitted infections.
Chersich MF, Luchters SM, Malonza IM, et al  
Int J STD AIDS. 2007 Nov;18(11):764-769.
 Abstract
 
Sustained Changes in Sexual Behavior by Female Sex Workers After Completion of a
Randomized HIV Prevention Trial.
Ngugi EN, Chakkalackal M, Sharma A, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2007 Jun 21;
 Abstract
 
Are you on the market?': a capture-recapture enumeration of men who sell sex to men in and
around Mombasa, Kenya.
Geibel S, van der Elst EM, Kingola N, et al  
AIDS. 2007 Jun;21(10):1349-1354.
 Abstract
 
Female sex workers and unsafe sex in urban and rural Nyanza, Kenya: regular partners may
contribute more to HIV transmission than clients.
Voeten HA, Egesah OB, Varkevisser CM, Habbema JD.  
Trop Med Int Health. 2007 Feb;12(2):174-82.
 Abstract
 
Sex preparation and diaphragm acceptability in sex work in Nairobi, Kenya.
Sharma A, Bukusi E, Posner S 
Sex Health. 2006 Dec;3(4):261-8.
Abstract
 
Mycoplasma genitalium Infection and Persistence in a Cohort of Female Sex Workers in
Nairobi,Kenya.
Cohen CR, Nosek M, Meier A, et al  
Sex Transm Dis. 2006 Aug 28;
 Abstract
 
A prospective study assessing the effects of introducing the female condom in a sex worker
population in Mombasa.
Thomsen SC, Ombidi W, Toroitich-Ruto C, et al 
Sex Transm Infect. 2006 Jul 19;
 Abstract
 
Anal and dry sex in commercial sex work, and relation to risk for sexually transmitted infections
and HIV in Meru, Kenya.
Schwandt M, Morris C, Ferguson A 
Sex Transm Infect. 2006 Jun 21;
 Abstract
 
Elevated T Cell Counts and RANTES Expression in the Genital Mucosa of HIV-1-Resistant
Kenyan Commercial Sex Workers.
Iqbal SM, Ball TB, Kimani J, et al
J Infect Dis. 2005 Sep 1;192(5):728-38.
Abstract
 
Associations of Sexual Risk Taking Among Kenyan Female Sex Workers After
Enrollment in an HIV-1 Prevention Trial.
Yadav G, Saskin R, Ngugi E, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005 Mar 1;38(3):329-334.
 Abstract
 
CD4+ T Cell Responses in HIV-Exposed Seronegative Women Are Qualitatively
Distinct from Those in HIV-Infected Women.
Alimonti JB, Koesters SA, Kimani J, et al
J Infect Dis. 2005 Jan 1;191(1):20-4.
Abstract

Monthly antibiotic chemoprophylaxis and incidence of sexually transmitted infections
and HIV-1 infection in Kenyan sex workers: a randomized controlled trial.
Kaul R, Kimani J, Nagelkerke NJ, et al
JAMA. 2004 Jun 2;291(21):2555-62
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Part time female sex workers in a suburban community in Kenya: a vulnerable
hidden population.
Hawken MP, Melis RD, Ngombo DT,  et al.
Sex Transm Infect 2002 Aug;78(4):271-3
 Abstract

Sexually transmitted infections and vaginal douching in a population of female sex
workers in   Nairobi, Kenya 
Fonck K, Kaul R, Keli F, Bwayo JJ, et al.
Sex Transm Infect 2001 Aug;77(4):271-5  
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    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Informing HIV and STI prevention programs for men who sell sex to men in Mombasa, Kenya
S Geibel, S Luchters, N Kingola, et al
 (135 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Delivery of antiretroviral therapy to female sex workers
 Wachihi C , Kimani J, Bwibo E
(4th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Identification of major HLA haplotypes in kindred of Pumwani sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
Bielawny T., Kimani J., Ball B., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy in female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya
Dau B., Graham S.M., Masese L., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Antiretroviral therapy delivery to commercial sex workers in a research setting
Wachihi C., Bwibo E., Mwangi J
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Characterization of microbial communities in vaginal swabs of HIV-negative commercial sex workers
in Nairobi, Kenya
Schellenberg J., Ball T.B., Lam D., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Associations of HLA-DRB alleles with resistance/susceptibility to HIV-1 infection in the Pumwani
sex worker cohort
Lacap P., Huntington J., Luo M., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

HIV/AIDS among lesbian sex workers in Kenya
Nteere N.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Impact of micro-enterprise economic interventions on HIV-risk behaviour among female sex
workers in Kenya’s urban slums
Odek W.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Trappin-2: discovery of a novel inhibitor of HIV highly elevated in HIV-resistant
sex workers
Iqbal S., Ball T., Ao Z., Maranan L., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
POSTER
Prospective Study of Changes in Sexual Risk Behavior among Kenyan Female Sex Workers
before versus after HIV-1 Seroconversion
RS McClelland, L Lavreys, B Richardson, et al 
(13 CROI)
 PDF Poster     Abstract

Associations of sexual risk taking among Kenyan female sex workers after enrolment in
an HIV-1 prevention trial
R Kaul, G Yadav, M Chakkalackal, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract

Sex workers in Kenya: Who are they, and what risks do they run?
W M Nyambati, M E Meegan, R M Conroy
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
HIV/AIDS prevention and control: Sex workers as partners in the fight against hiv/aids:
1st national workshop for commercial sex workers in Kenya
P O Otieno
(15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Creating strategic partnerships; 1st regional sex workers workshop in Sub-Saharan Africa
P O Otieno, A W Macharia
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Kenyan sex worker's behavioural intentions- would knowing their HIV status
make a difference?
B C Agala, W M Nyambati, M E Meegan, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Violence and harassment amongst female sex workers - Webuye experience
J A Kweya, P A Aduwa, P Bateta, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Establishment of a VCT centre - promotes high demand for counselling and
testing amongst female sex workers. - Webuye Experience
J A Kweya, E Nyongesa, P A Aduwa, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Perceptions of female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya of the effects of expanded economic
opportunities on their sexual behaviour and social empowerment
W O Odek, E N Ngugi, C Morris, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Economic necessity and STD/HIV risk and vulnerability among female sex workers in Nairobi,
Kenya: A justification for incorporating micro-enterprise development services into sex worker
interventions
W O Odek, E N Ngugi, C Morris, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Harassment and violence against female sex workers in Kenya
U Schwartz, C Ayieta, A Ferguson, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Empowering female sex workers as a strategy to HIV/AIDS prevention and control
U Bahati, E N Ngugi, U Schwartz, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Prevalent HSV-2 infection and risk for HIV seroconversion in a cohort of Kenyan female
sex workers enrolled in a randomized controlled trial of antibiotic chemoprophylaxis to
reduce HIV incidence
S Moses, R Kaul, J Kimani, K Fonck, et al
 (15IAC)
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