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Model Programs
           

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
The Cost-Effectiveness of an Outreach Clinical Model in the Management and Prevention of
Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Among Chinese Female Sex Workers in Hong Kong.
You JH, Wong WC, Wah Sin C, Woo J. 
Sex Transm Dis. 2006 Jan 13;
 Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Sex-work harm reduction.
Rekart ML.
Lancet. 2006 Dec 17;366(9503):2123-34.
 Abstract

The evaluation of the JEWEL project: An innovative economic enhancement and HIV prevention
intervention study targeting drug using women involved in prostitution.
Sherman SG, German D, Cheng Y, et al
AIDS Care. 2006 Jan;18(1):1-11.
Abstract

  
Empowerment
           

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  The Social Organization of Commercial Sex Work in Moscow, Russia.
Aral SO, St Lawrence JS, Tikhonova L
Sex Transm Dis 2003 Jan;30(1):39-45
 Abstract		  
Condoms
           

Female Condom Studies

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
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

Acceptability of the female condom among sex workers in thailand: results
from a prospective study.
Jivasak-Apimas S, Saba J, Chandeying V, et al
Sex Transm Dis 2001 Nov;28(11):648-54
Abstract

  

Male Condom Studies

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Sex workers' accounts of condom use: implications for condom production, promotion and
health policy.
Free C, Roberts I, McGuire M.
J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care. 2007 Apr;33(2):107-11.
 Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
HIV Prevention Among Travelers: Why Do Men Not Use Condoms When They Engage in
Commercial Sex Overseas?
Wong ML, Chan RK, Koh D. et al 
Sex Transm Dis. 2006 Jul 27;
 Abstract

Promoting Condoms for Oral Sex: Impact on Pharyngeal Gonorrhea Among Female
Brothel-Based Sex Workers.
Wong ML, Chan RK, Koh D.
Sex Transm Dis 2002 Jun;29(6):311-318
 Abstract

  
Vaginal Gels
           

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Acceptability of COL-1492, a vaginal gel, among sex workers in one Asian
and three African cities.
Vandebosch A, Goetghebeur E, Ramjee G, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2004 Jun;80(3):241-243.
 Abstract
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Microbicides
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Acceptability of Hypothetical Microbicides Among Women in Sex Establishments in
Rural Areasin Southern China.
Wang Y, Liao SS, Weeks MR, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2007 Aug 30;
Abstract

Evaluating the potential impact of vaginal microbicides to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV
in female sex workers.
Smith RJ, Bodine EN, Wilson DP, Blower SM. 
AIDS. 2005 Mar 4;19(4):413-21.
 Abstract

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Exploring the potential impact of microbicides on sex workers
Overs C.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Evaluating the Potential Effect of Vaginal Microbicides to Reduce the Risk of
Acquiring HIV in Female Sex Workers
R Smith, E Bodine, David Wilson,  S Blower 
(12 CROI)
 Abstract
Immunization
           

Hepatitis B

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  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		  
Pre-Exposure HIV Prophylaxis
           

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Factors influencing adherence to pills for pre-exposure prophylaxis: lessons learned from a
phase 2 trial
Lawoyin T., Alleman P., Guest G., MacQueen K.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstracts		  

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