Physical and sexual violence affecting female sex workers in Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire: Prevalence and the relationship with the work environment HIV and access to health services

摘要

BackgroundViolence is a human rights violation, and an important measure in understanding HIV among female sex workers (FSW). However, limited data exist regarding correlates of violence among FSW in Côte d’Ivoire. Characterizing prevalence and determinants of violence and the relationship with structural risks for HIV can inform development and implementation of comprehensive HIV prevention and treatment programs.