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Depressive symptoms and condom use with clients among female sex workers in China

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines the association between depressive symptoms and condom use with clients among 278 female sex workers (FSW) in Guangxi, China. About 62% of these FSW had a high level of depressive symptoms (CES-D total score >or=16). Multiple logistic regression analyses indicated that FSW with high level of depressive symptoms were less likely to use condoms consistently (aOR = 0.50, 95% CI: 0.28-0.89) or use condoms properly (aOR = 0.44, 95% CI: 0.20-0.99). The findings suggested that HIV prevention programs targeted at FSW should take into consideration the level of depression they experience.

Source: Sexual Health

DOI: 10.1071/sh06063

Authors: Yan Hong, Xiaoming Li, Xiaoyi Fang, Ran Zhao

Institutions: Wayne State University, Beijing Normal University, Central University of Finance and Economics

Language: English

Topic: Sex work and related issues

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

Funders: Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health