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	FULL-TEXT DOCUMENT Sex Work, HIV/AIDS and Human Rights in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Central and Eastern European Harm Reduction Network December 12, 2005 Internet Document

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

The Health of Trafficked Women: A Survey of Women Entering Posttrafficking Services
in Europe.
Zimmerman C, Hossain M, Yun K, et al
Am J Public Health. 2007 Nov 29
Abstract

Exploring Barriers to 'Respondent Driven Sampling' in Sex Worker and Drug-Injecting Sex
Worker Populations in Eastern Europe.
Simic M, Johnston LG, Platt L, et al
J Urban Health. 2006 Nov 16
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Sex workers´ experience of police raids and violence in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia (CEE/CA):
implications for HIV transmission
A.-L. Crago, A. Rakhmetova, M. Karadafov
XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

European Network for HIV/STI Prevention and Health Promotion among Migrant
Sex Workers
Brussa L.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Prostitution in Europe and need for holistic strategies
Brussa L.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Migrant Sex workers in Europe: the experience of TAMPEP (Transnational AIDS/STI
Prevention among migrant prostitutes in Europe)
L Brussa
(15IAC)
Abstract

Belgium

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Male sex workers in Antwerp, Belgium: a descriptive study.
Leuridan E, Wouters K, Stalpaert M, Van Damme P.
Int J STD AIDS. 2005 Nov;16(11):744-8.
Abstract

Chlamydia trachomatis in female sex workers in Belgium: 1998-2003.
Mak RP, Van Renterghem L, Traen A.
Sex Transm Infect. 2005 Feb;81(1):89-90.
Abstract

Cervical smears and human papillomavirus typing in sex workers.
Mak R, Van Renterghem L, Cuvelier C.
Sex Transm Infect. 2004 Apr;80(2):118-120.
Abstract

Hepatitis B vaccination for sex workers: do outreach programmes perform better?
Mak R, Traen A, Claeyssens M,et al.
Sex Transm Infect 2003 Apr;79(2):157-159
Abstract

Czech Republic

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

HIV among Commercial Sex Workers and Injecting Drug Users in the Czech Republic
Bruckova M, Bautista CT, Graham RR, et al
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2006 Nov;75(5):1017-1020.
Abstract

Germany

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

European Network for HIV/STI Prevention and Health Promotion among Migrant
Sex Workers
Munk V.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Italy

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Female sex street workers and sexually transmitted infections: Their knowledge and behaviour
in Italy.
Trani F, Altomare C, Nobile CG, Angelillo IF.
J Infect. 2005 Jul 30;
Abstract

High prevalence of human T-lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1) in immigrant male-to-female
transsexual sex workers with HIV-1 infection.
Zehender G, Colasante C, De Maddalena C, et al
J Med Virol. 2004 Oct;74(2):207-15.
Abstract

Chlamydia trachomatis genital infection in migrant female sex workers in Italy.
Matteelli A, Beltrame A, Carvalho AC, et al.
Int J STD AIDS. 2003 Sep;14(9):591-5.
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
	HIV Infection among immigrant sex workers in Rome: comparing men, women and transgenders L. Spizzichino , M. Zaccarell, S. Veneziam et al (XVI International AIDS Conference) Abstract

Lithuania

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Advantages of molecular method for detection of gonorrhoea in female sex workers in the city of Vilnius
R. Jarasuniene, S. Caplinskas
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

The Netherlands

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Vaccination uptake and awareness of a free hepatitis B vaccination program among female
commercial sex workers.
Baars JE, Boon B, Garretsen HF, van de Mheen D.
Womens Health Issues. 2008 Oct 23.
Abstract

HIV and Sexual Risk Behavior among Commercial Sex Workers in the Netherlands.
van Veen MG, Götz HM, van Leeuwen PA, et al
Arch Sex Behav. 2008 Sep 25.
Abstract

Burnout among female indoor sex workers.
Vanwesenbeeck I
Arch SeArch Sex Behav. 2005 Dec;34(6):627-39
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Substantial risk behaviour among transgender sex workers in the Netherlands
van Veen M., Hofhuis A., van der Helm T
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

The combined use of internet and SMS targeting hard to reach sex workers working as escorts
Van den Oever M., Van Mens L
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Cooperation between NGO and commercial web company targeting clients of sex workers
Van Mens L., Ten Horn F
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Internet based outreach strategies targeting marginalised groups on the basis of HIV- and STI
prevention among (male) sex workers
Prins--Schiffer K., Schatz E., et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Prevalence of HIV and related risk behaviour among sex workers in the Netherlands
M G van Veen, T C M van der Helm, M Prins
(15IAC)
Abstract

Norway

Children/Adolescents

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Children and adolescents who sell sex: a community study.
Pedersen W, Hegna K.
Soc Sci Med 2003 Jan;56(1):135-47
Abstract

Children and adolescents selling sex
Pedersen W, Hegna K.
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen 2000 Jan 20;120(2):215-20
Abstract

Poland

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

SKA street: a sustained programme by the Social AIDS Committee dedicated to sex workers
in Warsaw area
I. Pazdan, M. Minauto
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Serbia

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

	FULL-TEXT ARTICLE Police violence and sexual risk among female and transvestite sex workers in Serbia: qualitative study. Rhodes T, Simic M, Baros S, et al BMJ. 2008 Jul 30;337: Paper
Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Sustainable HIV and STI prevention among female, male and transgender sex workers
in Serbia
Ilic D., Kandjikova V., Van Mens L. et al
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Sicily

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Prevalence of HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases among Colombian and Dominican
Female Sex Workers Living in Catania, Eastern Sicily.
Nigro L, Larocca L, Celesia BM, Montineri A, et al
J Immigr Minor Health. 2006 Aug 19;
Abstract

Spain

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Knowledge and use of contraceptive methods in female sex workers in Asturias [Spain].
Ojer Tsakiridu D, Franco Vidal A, Varela Uría JA, et al
Gac Sanit. 2008 Jan-Feb;22(1):40-3.
Abstract

Consequences of cocaine use among prostitutes.
Meneses Falcón C
Gac Sanit. 2007 May-Jun;21(3):191-6.
Abstract

Sexually transmitted Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and HIV-1 infections in two
at-risk populations in Barcelona: female street prostitutes and STI clinic attendees.
Vall-Mayans M, Villa M, Saravanya M
Int J Infect Dis. 2006 Jun 22;
Abstract

Influence of age and geographical origin in the prevalence of high risk human papillomavirus in
migrant female sex workers in Spain.
Del Amo J, Gonzalez C, Losana J, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2005 Feb;81(1):79-84.
Abstract

Risk of HIV infection among male sex workers in Spain.
Belza MJ.
Sex Transm Infect. 2005 Feb;81(1):85-88.
Abstract

Prevalence of HIV-1 non-B subtypes, syphilis, HTLV, and hepatitis B and C viruses
among immigrant sex workers in Madrid, Spain.
Gutierrez M, Tajada P, Alvarez A, et al
J Med Virol. 2004 Dec;74(4):521-7.
Abstract

Sociodemographic characteristics and HIV risk behaviour patterns of male sex
workers in Madrid, Spain.
Belza MJ, Llacer A, Mora R, et al.
AIDS Care 2001 Oct;13(5):677-82
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Health services pattern addressed to sex workers in Catalonia, Spain
Mansilla Loú R., Giménez Masat A.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Risk of HIV infection among male sex workers in Spain
J del Romero
(15IAC)
Abstract

High rate of HIV-1 non-B subtypes and syphilis but low rate of HTLV and hepatitis
B and C viruses among immigrant sex workers in Madrid, Spain
M Gutierrez, P Tajada, A Alvarez, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

Sweden

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Selling Sex in a Population-Based Study of High School Seniors in Sweden: Demographic
and Psychosocial Correlates.
Svedin CG, Priebe G.
Arch Sex Behav. 2006 Dec 23;
Abstract

Switzerland

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Customers of male sex workers and HIV-protection behaviour
Gredig D., Pfister A., Parpan-Blaser A., Nideroest S.
XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Improving HIV prevention for male sex workers in social work
Pfister A., Parpan-Blaser A., Nideröst S., Gredig D.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

How to recruit and interview customers of male sex workers. Experiences from a qualitative study
Nideroest S., Pfister A., Parpan-Blaser A., Gredig D.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Impact of framing on the HIV-protection strategies of male sex workers
Pfister A., Parpan-Blaser A., Nideröst S., Gredig D.
(XVI International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

United Kingdom

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

The multiplicity and interdependency of factors influencing the health of street-based sex workers:
a qualitative study.
Jeal N, Salisbury C, Turner K.
Sex Transm Infect. 2008 Jul 2
Abstract

A WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Health work, female sex workers and HIV/AIDS: Global and local dimensions of stigma and
deviance as barriers to effective interventions.
Scambler G, Paoli F.
Soc Sci Med. 2008 Apr;66(8):1848-62
Abstract

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Prevalence and determinants of hepatitis C virus infection among female drug injecting sex
workers in Glasgow.
Taylor A, Hutchinson SJ, Gilchrist G
Harm Reduct J. 2008 Mar 20;5(1):11
Paper

Prostitute homicides: a descriptive study.
Salfati CG, James AR, Ferguson L.
J Interpers Violence. 2008 Apr;23(4):505-43
Abstract

STI prevention and the male sex industry in London: evaluating a pilot peer education
programme.
Ziersch A, Gaffney J, Tomlinson DR. et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2000 Dec;76(6):447-53.
Abstract

Sexually transmitted infections among UK street-based sex workers.
Creighton S, Tariq S, Perry G.
Sex Transm Infect. 2007 Sep 27;
Abstract

Protecting the health and safety of female sex workers: the responsibility of all.
Sanders T .
BJOG. 2007 Jul;114(7):791-3.
Abstract

Health needs and service use of parlour-based prostitutes compared with street-based prostitutes:
a cross-sectional survey.
Jeal N, Salisbury C. et al
BJOG. 2007 Jul;114(7):875-81.
Abstract

HIV, sexually transmitted infections and risk behaviours in male sex workers in London
over a 10-year period.
Sethi G, Holden BM, Gaffney J, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2006 Aug 17
Abstract

Core groups and the transmission of HIV: learning from male sex workers.
Parker M.
J Biosoc Sci. 2006 Jan;38(1):117-31.
Abstract

A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Who pays for sex? An analysis of the increasing prevalence of female commercial sex
contacts among men in Britain.
Ward H, Mercer CH, Wellings K, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2005 Dec;81(6):467-71
Abstract

Female sex workers as health educators with men who buy sex: Utilising narratives of
rationalisations.
Sanders T.
Soc Sci Med. 2005 Nov 19;
Abstract

Comparison of drug use and psychiatric morbidity between prostitute and non-prostitute
female drug users in Glasgow, Scotland.
Gilchrist G, Gruer L, Atkinson J.
Addict Behav. 2005 Jun;30(5):1019-23.
Abstract

Patterns of sex worker-client contacts and their implications for the persistence of
sexually transmitted infections.
Ghani AC, Aral SO.
J Infect Dis. 2005 Feb 1;191(Suppl 1):S34-41
Abstract

Children and adolescents who sell sex: a community study.
Pedersen W, Hegna K.
Soc Sci Med 2003 Jan;56(1):135-47
Abstract

Exploitation of children and young people through prostitution.
Walker K
J Child Health Care 2002 Sep;6(3):182-8
Abstract

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