Physical and Sexual Violence Affecting Female Sex Workers in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire: Prevalence, and the Relationship with the Work Environment, HIV, and Access to Health Services

摘要

Background: Violence 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 Cote 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.