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     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Sex work in the Caribbean Basin: Patterns of substance use and HIV risk among migrant
sex workers in the US Virgin Islands.
Surratt H.
AIDS Care. 2007 Nov;19(10):1274-82.
 Abstract
 
Immigration Status and HIV-risk Related Behaviors among Female Sex Workers in South America.
Bautista CT, Mosquera C, Serra M, et al 
AIDS Behav. 2007 Jun 21;
Abstract
 
Seroprevalence of and risk factors for HIV-1 infection among female commercial sex workers in
South America.
Bautista CT, Sanchez JL, Montano SM 
Sex Transm Infect. 2006 Aug;82(4):311-6.
 Abstract

Consistent condom use dynamics among sex workers in Central America: 1997-2000.
Oladosu M.
J Biosoc Sci. 2005 Jul;37(4):435-57.
 Abstract
 
    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
 To strengthen the self-organization of female sex workers in Central America: a strategy to increase sustainability
in HIV prevention
M Consuelo
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Poster
Argentina
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Sexual Practices, Drug Use Behaviors, and Prevalence of HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C,
and HTLV-1/2 in Immigrant and Non-immigrant Female Sex Workers in Argentina.
Bautista CT, Pando MA, Reynaga E, et al 
J Immigr Minor Health. 2008 Jan 4
 Abstract
 
FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 High genetic variability of HIV-1 in female sex workers from Argentina.
Pando MA, Eyzaguirre LM, Carrion G, et al 
Retrovirology. 2007 Aug 13;4(1):58
Paper
 
Prevalence of HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections among Female Commercial Sex
Workers in Argentina
Pando MA, Berini C, Bibini M, et al 
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2006 Feb;74(2):233-238
 Abstract
 
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis outbreak among transvestite sex workers, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Palmero D, Ritacco V, Ruano S, et al  
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2005 Oct;9(10):1168-70.
 Abstract
 
A profile of clients of male sex workers in Cordoba, Argentina.
Marino R, Minichiello V, Disogra C.  
Int J STD AIDS. 2004 Apr;15(4):266-72
 Abstract

Male sex workers in Cordoba, Argentina: sociodemographic characteristics and sex work experiences
Marino R, Minichiello V, Disogra C. 
Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2003 May;13(5):311-9.
 Abstract

    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Building a strong regional network of sex workers in LAC, through advocacy, training and
fundraising
Reynaga E.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C among local and immigrant female sex workers in six cities
of Argentina
Bautista C.T., Pando M.A., Sateren W.B, et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Bolivia
 

    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Sexual and health practices of Bolivian female sex workers: A survey in six cities
EA Yam,  K Richmond,  F Tinajeros, et al
 (135 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Sexual and health practices of Bolivian female sex workers (FSWs): a survey in six cities
Yam E., Tinajeros F., Revollo R., Garcia S.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
HIV seroprevalence study among commercial sex workers (CSW) in the city of Santos,
Brazil.Harbor´s mermaids project
Gravato da Silva N., Lacerda V. R., Araujo N.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Pleasure also has a price: prevention strategies among male sex workers in Porto Alegre,
Brazil
Almeida C., Pocahy F., Golin C., et al|
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Brazil
 

   Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT  DOCUMENT
 HIV/AIDS risk among female sex workers who use crack in Southern Brazil.
Malta M, Monteiro S, Lima RM, et al  
Rev Saude Publica. 2008 Oct;42(5):830-7.
 Paper
 
HIV genotyping among female sex workers in the State of Santa Catarina.
Schuelter-Trevisol F, Silva MV, Oliveira CM, Rodrigues R.
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2007 Jun;40(3):259-263.
 Abstract
 
Sexual and reproductive health needs of sex workers: two feminist projects in Brazil.
Chacham AS, Diniz SG, Maia MB, et al 
Reprod Health Matters. 2007 May;15(29):108-18
 Abstract
 
Community development and HIV/STI-related vulnerability among female sex workers in
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Kerrigan D, Telles P, Torres H, et al 
Health Educ Res. 2007 Mar 14;
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT DOCUMENT
HIV frequency among female sex workers in Imbituba, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Trevisol FS, Silva MV.   
Braz J Infect Dis. 2005 Dec;9(6):500-5.
 Paper

Female juvenile prostitution and AIDS prevention programs in Brazil
Simon CP, Silva RC, Paiva V.
 Rev Saude Publica 2002 Aug;36(4 Suppl):82-7
 Abstract

  

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
 Socio-environmental factors associated with the sexual behavior of sex workers participating in an STI/HIV
intervention in Corumbá, Brazil
S  Lippman
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Poster
 
Sex workers and sexually transmitted diseases: are prevention practices routinely adopted?
 Teixeira AMFB, Freitas da Silveira M, Antunes Brum VM, Alves CL
 (4th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Violence: an obstacle to effectiveness of practices of safe sex. The case IN THE MOUTH OF THE
NIGHT, a project with women, sex workers in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro- Brazil
Santana M, Nascimento E, Pereira R.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Citizenship and sex workers
Martinelli Mazzuchelli M., de Carvalho S.R., Pereira Teixeira M.A.,et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Constructing collective spaces for expression and dialogue: STI/HIV prevention through changing
the social environment around sex work in Corumbá, Brazil
 S Lippman, A Donini,  E Bortolanza , et al
 (133 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Building bridges for partnerships throuh project Encontros: bringing government, NGOs,
civil society, and the sex work community together in a multidisciplinary STI/HIV prevention
project with sex workers in Corumbà, Brazil
SA Lippman, A Donini, G Leite, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Rapid Assessment of HIV/AIDS behavioral risk among crack-users commercial sex workers
in Foz do Iguacu, Southern Brazil
RMJ Lima, S Bauken, A de Marco, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Development and challenges in the enlargement of preventive actions towards the most
vulnerable populations (men who have sex with men MSM, intravenous drug users IDU,
sex workers SW and low income population ) in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil
C  Westin, MG Giovanetti, AY Yamaçake, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Associated Factors to HIV Infection in Commercial Sex Workers (CSW) in Santos, Sao
Paulo, Brazil
N Gravato, MG  Morell, K Areco,  et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Report of Practical Experience in Prevention of STD - Sexual Transmission
Diseases and AIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome with Sex Workers
T Ranzani Maurano
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Chile
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  HIV prevalence, AIDS knowledge, and condom use among female sex workers in
Santiago, Chile.
Barrientos JE, Bozon M, Ortiz E, Arredondo A.
Cad Saude Publica. 2007 Aug;23(8):1777-84.
 Abstract
Columbia
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Prevalence of lifetime abortion and methods of contraception among female sex workers in Bogota,
Colombia.
Bautista CT, Mejía A, Leal L, et al 
Contraception. 2008 Mar;77(3):209-13.
 Abstract

Syphilis Infection Among Female Sex Workers in Colombia.
Mejia A, Bautista CT, Leal L, et al
J Immigr Minor Health. 2007 Oct 14
 Abstract

    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION (IN SPANISH)
ID cards that reflect gender identity can play role in reducing vulnerability of transgender sex workers
V. Riascos Sanchez
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Poster

HIV seroprevalence and associated risk factors in female sex workers in Acacias and Villavicencio,
Colombia 2005
 Mejía A., Gonzales M., Serrano C., Prieto F.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Behavioral preventive intervention and seroprevalence study with female commercial sex workers
in Barranquilla, Colombia
Garcia-Bernal R., Garcia D., Zambrano P., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Costa Rico
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL TEXT  ARTICLE
Species distribution and susceptibility to azoles of vaginal yeasts isolated prostitutes.
Gross NT, Arias ML, Moraga M, et al
Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol. 2007;2007:82412
 Paper
Dominican Republic
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
The Embodiment of Tourism among Bisexually-Behaving Dominican Male Sex Workers.
Padilla MB.  
Arch Sex Behav. 2008 May 28.
 Abstract
 
Stigma, social inequality, and HIV risk disclosure among Dominican male sex workers.
Padilla M, Castellanos D, Guilamo-Ramos V, et al 
Soc Sci Med. 2008 Apr 12
Abstract

Western Union Daddies' and their Quest for Authenticity: An Ethnographic Study of the
Dominican Gay Sex Tourism Industry.
Padilla MB.
J Homosex. 2007;53(1/2):241-275
 Abstract

"No party hat, no party": successful condom use in sex work in Mexico and the Dominican
Republic.
Garcia SG, Yam EA, Firestone M.
 Reprod Health Matters. 2006 Nov;14(28):53-62
 Abstract
 
The Role of Relationship Intimacy in Consistent Condom Use Among Female Sex Workers and
Their Regular Paying Partners in the Dominican Republic.
Murray L, Moreno L, Rosario S, et al 
AIDS Behav. 2006 Nov 10
 Abstract
 
Environmental-Structural Interventions to Reduce HIV/STI Risk Among Female Sex Workers in
the Dominican Republic.
Kerrigan D, Moreno L, Rosario S, et al 
Am J Public Health. 2006 Jan;96(1):120-5.
 Abstract
 
Environmental-Structural Interventions to Reduce HIV/STI Risk Among Female Sex Workers in
the Dominican Republic.
Kerrigan D, Moreno L, Rosario S, et al  
Am J Public Health. 2005 Nov 29;
 Abstract

Environmental-structural factors significantly associated with consistent condom use among
female sex workers in the Dominican Republic.
Kerrigan D, Ellen JM, Moreno L, et al
AIDS 2003 Feb 14;17(3):415-23
 Abstract|
 

  
    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
 Talking the talking, walking the walk: social networks, norms, and condom use among the male partners of
female sex workers in La Romana, Dominican Republic
C Barrington
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Poster
 
Characterization of a cohort of female sex workers in the Dominican Republic at risk for
HIV and other STIs: implications for inclusion in future HIV-1 vaccine efficacy trials
Koenig E, Gupta S, Adon C, et al
 (4th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Social networks and consistent condom use among male partners of female sex workers in
the Dominican Republic
C Barrington,  L Moreno, D Kerrigan
 (134 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Charging by the Orifice: Economies of Risk, Shame, and Pleasure among Dominican Male
Sex Workers
M Padilla
 (134 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Assessing the comprehension of STI risk reduction hierarchical messages among sex
workers in Dominican Republic
SG García , D Grossman,  D Lara,  et al
 (134 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Assessing the acceptability of female-controlled barrier methods among sex workers in
Dominican Republic
SG García,  D Grossman, , D Lara
(134 APHA)
 Abstract
 
How do sex workers in the Dominican Republic perceive female-controlled barrier methods to
prevent STIs?
D Lara, D Grossman, S Garcia, et al
 (133 APHA)
 Abstract
Ecuador
       
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Low educational level: a risk factor for sexually transmitted infections among commercial sex workers
in Quito, Ecuador.
Solomon MM, Smith MJ, Rio CD. 
Int J STD AIDS. 2008 Apr;19(4):264-7.
 Abstract
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Association between client characteristics and sex workers’ perception of risk of HIV/STI infection
in Ecuador
Rivera-Hurtado R., Gutierrez J.P., Vargas-Palacios A.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Sex workers enterprise in Quito, a sustainable alternative for women
E Molina López
 (15IAC)
 Abstract

  
El Salvador
       
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Childhood sexual abuse and HIV risk among crack-using commercial sex workers in
San Salvador, El Salvador: a qualitative analysis.
Dickson-Gomez J, Bodnar G, Gueverra A, et al
Med Anthropol Q. 2006 Dec;20(4):545-74.
 Abstract
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Factors affecting condom use by CSWs and MSM in El Salvador
 E Levine
 (132 APHA)
 Abstract		  
Guatemala
       
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Reproductive health and healthcare among sex workers in Escuintla, Guatemala.
Porras C, Sabido M, Fernandez-Davila P,  et al
Cult Health Sex. 2008 Jun;10(5):529-38.
 Abstract
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 

A strategy of prevention and attention with sex workers (SW) in the main wholesale
market of Guatemala City
V Samayoa
 (15IAC)
 Abstract

  
Guyana
       

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  STI Service Use and Risk Factors for HIV Infection Among Female Sex Workers in
Georgetown, Guyana.
Allen CF, Edwards M, Williamson LM, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Jul 31;
Abstract		  
Honduras
       
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Behavioral and HIV survey among female sex workers in Honduras using respondent driven sampling
 S. Morales-Miranda, G. Paz-Bailey, B. Alvarez
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Jamaica
       
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Tracking the course of HIV epidemic through second generation surveillance in Jamaica:
survey of female sex workers
Gebre Y., Figueroa J.P., Duncan J., et al
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
An indepth look at Jamaican go-go dancers / sex workers
Taylor M.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
HIV/AIDS prevention and education for commercial sex workers in Jamaica:
an exploratory study and need assessment
 A Campbell, P Campbell
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Mexico
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Efficacy of a Brief Behavioral Intervention to Promote Condom Use Among Female Sex Workers in
Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
Patterson TL, Mausbach B, Lozada R, et al
Am J Public Health. 2008 Sep 17.
 Abstract
 
Correlates of injection drug use among female sex workers in two Mexico-U.S. border cities.
Strathdee SA, Philbin MM, Semple SJ, et al 
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2007 Aug 20;
 
First Molecular Surveillance Report of HIV Type 1 in Injecting Drug Users And Female Sex
Workers along The U.S.-Mexico Border.
Eyzaguirre L, Brouwer KC, Nadai Y, et al
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2007 Feb;23(2):331-4
 Abstract
 
"No party hat, no party": successful condom use in sex work in Mexico and the Dominican
Republic.
 Garcia SG, Yam EA, Firestone M.
 Reprod Health Matters. 2006 Nov;14(28):53-62
 Abstract
 
Comparison of sexual and drug use behaviors between female sex workers in tijuana and ciudad
juarez, Mexico.
Patterson TL, Semple SJ, Fraga M, et al  
Subst Use Misuse. 2006;41(10):1535-49.
 Abstract
 
A qualitative exploration of female sex work in Tijuana, Mexico.
Bucardo J, Semple SJ, Fraga-Vallejo M, et al 
Arch Sex Behav. 2004 Aug;33(4):343-5
 Abstract
 
Compensated sex: a practice at the heart of young Mexican women's vulnerabilities
(STI/HIV/AIDS)
Theodore FL, Gutierrez JP, Torres P, Luna G.
Salud Publica Mex. 2004 Mar-Apr;46(2):104-12.
 Abstract

Sociodemographic Dynamics and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Female Sex Workers
at the Mexican-Guatemalan Border.
Uribe-Salas F, Conde-Glez CJ,  et al.  
Sex Transm Dis 2003 Mar;30(3):266-271
 Abstract

Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis Infection in Registered Female Sex Workers in Northern
Mexico.
Esquivel CA, Briones Ezcarzaga ML, et al.
Sex Transm Dis 2003 Mar;30(3):195-198
 Abstract

  

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Correlates of early initiation into sex work in two Mexico-U.S. border cities
O Loza, S Strathdee, S Semple, et al
(136 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Abuse by clients among female sex workers in two Mexico-U.S. border cities
MD Ulibarri, S Strathdee, M Remedios Lozada, et al
(136 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Established vs. new migrant status as a correlate of sexually transmitted infections and HIV risk behaviors
among female sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico
VD Ojeda, S Strathdee, M Remedios Lozada,et al
(136 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Hermanas unidas: An exploration of the role of community organizing in the lives of female sex workers
C Choudhury-Southard
(136 APHA)
 Abstract
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POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
 Not Just Johns: new insights on power, sex, and HIV in the lives of female sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico
S Choudhury Southard
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Poster

Power relationships and HIV prevention among female sex workers in Tijuana: Preliminary results
from a pilot study
S Choudhury-Southard
 (135 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Impact of price and workplace on female sex workers on the border
A De la Torre, L Garcia, Mi Pu, T Patterson
 (135 APHA)
 Abstract