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     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
National sex work policy and HIV prevalence among sex workers: an ecological regression analysis of 27 European countries.
Reeves A, Steele S, Stuckler D, et al

 Lancet HIV
. 2017 Jan 24.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Factors mediating HIV risk among female sex workers in Europe: a systematic review and ecological analysis.
Platt L, Jolley E, Rhodes T,  et al

BMJ Open
. 2013 Jul 24;3(7)
Paper

Vulnerabilities and rights of migrant sex workers in Europe.
Brussa L, Munk V.
HIV AIDS Policy Law Rev. 2010 Oct;15(1):61-2.
Abstract


Albania
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Gender Based Violence as a Risk Factor for HIV-Associated Risk Behaviors Among Female Sex Workers in Armenia
Lang DL, Salazar LF, Diclemente RJ, Markosyan K.

AIDS Behav
.
2012 Jul 4. [
Abstract

Behavioral risk factors and prevalence of HIV and other STIs among female sex workers in Tirana, Albania.
Qyra ST, Basho M, Bani R,  et al
New Microbiol. 2011 Jan;34(1):105-8

Abstract


Armenia
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Correlates of Inconsistent Refusal of Unprotected Sex among Armenian Female Sex Workers.
Markosyan K, Lang DL, DiClemente RJ.
AIDS Res Treat. 2014;2014:314145.
Paper

Application of Condoms on Male Clients by Female Sex Workers in Yerevan, Armenia:Prevalence and Correlates.
Darbinyan N, Lang DL, Diclemente RJ
, et al J
 Biosoc Sci
. 2011 May 3:1-11
Abstract

Predictors of condom errors among sex workers in Armenia.
Lang DL, Salazar LF, Diclemente RJ,  et al ||
Int J STD AIDS. 2011 Mar;22(3):126-30.

Abstract

A Randomized Controlled Trial of an HIV Prevention Intervention for Street-Based Female Sex Workers in Yerevan, Armenia: Preliminary Evidence of Efficacy.
Markosyan K, Lang DL, Salazar LF,
et al 

AIDS Behav
. 2010 Apr 7

Abstract


Belgium

 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries 

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus and abnormal pap smears in female sex workers compared to the general population in Antwerp, Belgium
Vorsters A, Cornelissen T, Leuridan E, et al

BMC Public Health
. 2016 Jun 7;16(1):477
Paper

Reasons for Inconsistent Condom Use among Female Sex Workers: Need for Integrated Reproductive and Prevention Services.
Aho J, Koushik A, Rashed S.
World Health Popul. 2013;14(3):5-13.
Abstract

Periodic presumptive treatment of curable sexually transmitted infections among sex workers: recent experience with implementation.
Steen R, Chersich M, de Vlas SJ.
Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2012 Feb;25(1):100-6.
Abstract


Czech Republic

 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Mental health and sexual identity in a sample of male sex workers in the Czech Republic.
Bar-Johnson M, Weiss P.

Med Sci Monit
. 2014 Sep 20;20:1682-6.
Abstract

A Comparison of Male Sex Workers in Prague: Internet Escorts versus Men Who Work in Specialized Bars and Clubs.
Bar-Johnson MD, Weiss P.
J Sex Res. 2014 Jan 14.
Abstract


Croatia
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Victimization and HIV Risks Among Croatian Female Sex Workers: Exploring the Mediation Role of Depressiveness and the Moderation Role of Social Support.
Štulhofer A, Sinković M, Božić J, Baćak V.

Violence Against Women
. 2016 Mar 28. pii: 1077801216636241.
Abstract

HIV risks and HIV prevention among female sex workers in two largest urban settings in Croatia, 2008-2014.
Štulhofer A, Landripet I, Božić J, Božičević I.

AIDS Care
. 2015 Jan 8:1-5.
Abstract

HIV risks among female sex workers in Croatia and Montenegro.
Stulhofer A, Lausević D, Bozicević I,
et al
Coll Antropol
. 2010 Sep;34(3):881-6.

Abstract


Estonia
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Evaluating Recruitment among Female Sex Workers and Injecting Drug Users at Risk for
HIV Using Respondent-driven Sampling in Estonia.
Uusküla A, Johnston LG, Raag M,  et al

J Urban Health
. 2010 Feb 4

Abstract

Finland
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  How do prostitution customers value health and position health in their discussions? Qualitative analysis of online forums.
Regushevskaya E, Tuormaa T.

Scand J Public Health
. 2014 Jul 14
.

Abstract

France
 

    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Tightening the laws on prostitution in France: what impact on prevention?
L. Geffroy, F. Bourdillon, S. Musso, et al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Germany

 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
STI tests and proportion of positive tests in female sex workers attending local public health departments in Germany in 2010/11.
Bremer V, Haar K, Gassowski M,
 
BMC Public Healt
h
. 2016 Nov 21;16(1):1175.
Paper

Local health study : Outreach medical services for female sex workers in Bochum].
Klingenberg RE, Mannherz S, Brockmeyer NH, et al
Hautarzt. 2016 Sep 29.
Abstract

Endogenous risk-taking and physical appearance of sex workers.
Egger PH, Lindenblatt A
.
Eur J Health Econ
. 2014 Oct 21
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Psychopathological Profiles in Transsexuals and the Challenge of Their Special Status among the Sexes.
Auer MK, Höhne N, Bazarra-Castro MÁ,  et al
PLoS One. 2013 Oct 23;8(10):e78469.
Paper

Structural vulnerability and access to medical care among migrant street-based male sex workers in Germany.
Castańeda H.

Soc Sci Med
. 2013 Feb 13.
Abstract


Greece
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Medical, demographical and social aspects of syphilis: the case of infected sex workers in Greece during Interwar
Pagratis N, Tsiamis C, Mandyla M, et a
l
G Ital Dermatol Venereo
l
. 2014 Aug;149(4):461-9.
Abstract

Hungary
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Human papillomavirus infections among Hungarian female sex workers.
Marek E, Dergez T, D'cruz G, et al

Eur J Cancer Care (
Engl)
. 2013 Aug 19

Abstract

Ireland
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Sex trafficking in Ireland from a health care perspective.
McConkey SJ, Garcia C, Mann A, Conroy R.
Ir Med J. 2014 Oct;107(9):270-2
Abstract

Stigmatization Among Drug-Using Sex Workers Accessing Support Services in Dublin.
Whitaker T, Ryan P, Cox G.
Qual Health Res. 2011 Apr 6.

Abstract


Italy
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
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Sex workers clients in Italy: results of a phone survey on hiv risk behaviour and perception,
Mulieri I, Santi F, Colucci A,  et al
Ann Ist Super Sanita
. 2014;50(4):363-368.
Paper

Sexually transmitted infections in a cohort of female sex workers in Palermo
Prestileo T, Orlando G, Di Lorenzo F,  et al

Recenti Prog Med
.
2013 Dec;104(12):615-8.
Abstract

Sexual behaviours of clients of sex workers reported within phone calls at HIV/AIDS/STIs Italian Helpline.
Mulieri I, Gallo P, Fanales-Belasio E, et al

Ann Ist Super Sanita
. 2013;49(2):183-9
Abstract

Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Hepatitis C in a Survey of Female Sex Workers in the North-East of Italy.
Zermiani M, Mengoli C, Rimondo C,  et al
Open AIDS J. 2012;6:60-64.
Abstract


Montenegro
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  HIV risks among female sex workers in Croatia and Montenegro.
Stulhofer A, Lausević D, Bozicević I,
et al
Coll Antropol
. 2010 Sep;34(3):881-6.

Abstract

The Netherlands

 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Young male sex workers are at high risk for sexually transmitted infections, a cross-sectional study from Dutch STI clinics, the Netherlands, 2006-2012.
Fournet N, Koedijk FD, van Leeuwen AP, van Rooijen MS, et al
BMC Infect Dis. 2016 Feb 4;16(1):63.
Paper

Brief Report: Respondent-driven Sampling Estimators Under Real and Theoretical Recruitment Conditions of Female Sex Workers in China.
Verdery AM, Merli MG, Moody J, et al  

Epidemiology
. 2015 Sep;26(5):661-5.

Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
High burden of STI and HIV in male sex workers working as internet escorts for men in an observational study: a hidden key population compared with female sex workers and other men who have sex with men.
Verhaegh-Haasnoot A, Dukers-Muijrers NH, Hoebe CJ.

BMC Infect Dis
. 2015 Jul 29;15(1):291.
Paper
 

    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Safer secrets: successful HIV/AIDS prevention in a liberal setting where commercial sex work is 'legal'. A business model
F. Arnell, J. Arnell, E. Martina, et al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Poland

 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  A Gap in Science's and the Media Images of People who use Drugs and Sex Workers: Research on Organizations of the Oppressed.
Dziuban A, Friedman SR.

Subst Use Misuse
. 2014 Dec 27.
Abstract
 

Portugal
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  HIV Infection, risk factors and health services use among male-to-female transgender sex workers: a cross-sectional study in Portugal.
Gama A, Martins MRO, Mendăo L,  et al 

AIDS Care
.
2017 May 25:1-8.
Abstract

Concepts in women trafficking for sexual exploitation: a survey with institutional representatives in Brazil and Portugal].
Zúquete JG, Souza ER, Deslandes SF.
Cad Saude Publica. 2016 Oct 20;32(10):e00075415
Abstract

Health Services Use and HIV Prevalence Among Migrant and National Female Sex Workers in Portugal: Are We Providing the Services Needed?
Dias S, Gama A, Pingarilho M, et al

AIDS Behav
. 2016 Jul 30
Abstract

Exploratory study on the prevalence of suicidal behavior, mental health and social support in female street sex workers in Porto, Portugal.
Teixeira A, Oliveira A .
Health Care Women Int. 2016 May 24:0.
Abstract

Risk-taking behaviours and HIV infection among sex workers in Portugal: results from a cross-sectional survey.
Dias S, Gama A, Fuertes R, Mendăo L, Barros H.

Sex Transm Infec
t
. 2014 Dec 15. pii: sextrans-2014-051697
Abstract

    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  HIV sexual risk behaviours among female sex workers: a comparison between Portuguese and non-nationals
A. Gama, L. Mendăo, I. Rego, et al
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Serbia

 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Injecting drug users, sex workers and men who have sex with men: a national cross-sectional study to develop a framework
and prevalence estimates for national HIV/AIDS programmes in the Republic of Serbia.
Comiskey C, Dempsey O, Simic D, Baros S.

BMJ Open
. 2013 May 2;3(5).

Paper

PaperHIV/AIDS risk behaviours among Roma and non-Roma sex workers in Belgrade (Serbia).
Sipeti  S, Ili  D, Marinkovi  J, et al
Coll Antropol. 2012 Dec;36(4):1197-203.
Abstract

Sociodemographic profile of transsexual patients.
Duisin D, Nikolić-Balkoski G, Batinić B.
Psychiatr Danub. 2009 Jun;21(2):220-3.
Abstract

Violence, dignity and HIV vulnerability: street sex work in Serbia.
Simić M, Rhodes T.  
Sociol Health Illn. 2009 Jan;31(1):1-16.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Police violence and sexual risk among female and transvestite sex workers in Serbia: qualitative study.
Rhodes T, Simic M, Baros S, et al  

BMJ.
2008 Jul 30;337:
Paper
 

    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 

HIV prevention needs of transgender sex workers in Serbia
D. Ilic
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract


Sicily

 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Prevalence of HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases among Colombian and Dominican Female Sex Workers Living in Catania, Eastern Sicily.
Nigro L, Larocca L, Celesia BM, Montineri A, et al 

J Immigr Minor Health. 2006 Aug 19;

Abstract

Spain
 

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 

Exploring causes and consequences of sex workers' psychological health: Implications for health care policy. A study conducted in Spain
Picos AP, González RP, de la Iglesia Gutierrez M.

Health Care Women Int
. 2018 Mar 22:1-27.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Employment history indicators and mortality in a nested case-control study from the Spanish WORKing life social security (WORKss) cohort.
López Gómez MA, Serra L, Delclos GL, Benavides FG.
PLoS One. 2017 Jun 1;12(6):e0178486.
Paper

Male Sex Workers in Spain: What has Changed in the Last Lustrum? A Comparison of Sociodemographic Data and HIV Sexual Risk Behaviors (2010-2015)
Ballester-Arnal R, Salmerón-Sánchez P,
AIDS Behav. 2016 Jul 22.
Abstract

Sexual Compulsivity and Sexual Sensation Seeking: A Preliminary Approach Among Male Sex Workers Compared to Gay Men In Spain.
Salmerón-Sánchez P, Arnal RB, Llario MD, Morell-Mengual V.

J Sex Marital Ther
. 2015 Dec 18
Abstract

Sexual behaviors in male sex workers in Spain: Modulating factors.
Ballester R, Salmerón P, Gil MD, Giménez C.

J Health Psychol
. 2014 Feb;19(2):207-17.
Abstract

Trends in HIV prevalence and associated risk behaviors in female sex workers in Catalonia (Spain)
Folch C, Casabona J, Sanclemente C, et al

Gac Sanit
. 2014 Jan 3.
Abstract

HIV Prevention Interventions for Young Male Commercial Sex Workers.
Ballester-Arnal R, Gil-Llario MD,  et al
 
Curr HIV/AIDS Rep
. 2013 Dec 24.
Abstract

An ethnographic study of HIV/AIDS among Ayoreo sex workers: cultural factors and risk perception.
López-Entrambasaguas OM, Granero-Molina J, Fernández-Sola C.

J Clin Nurs
. 2013 Sep 13.
Abstract

Enhanced retention strategies and willingness to participate among hard-to-reach female sex workers in Barcelona for HIV prevention and vaccine trials.
Etcheverry MF, Evans JL, Sanchez E,  et al
Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2013 Jan 4;9(2).
Abstract

Female sex workers and access to social and health services in Catalonia: Influence of region of origin and place of work.
Folch C, Lazar C, Ferrer L, Sanclemente C, Casabona J.

AIDS Care
.
2012 Dec 7
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Evaluation of Association between Vaginal Infections and High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Types in Female Sex Workers in Spain.
Rodriguez-Cerdeira C, Sanchez-Blanco E, Alba A.
ISRN Obstet Gynecol. 2012;2012:240190.
Paper

The Influence of Drug Consumption on Condom Use and Other Aspects Related to HIV Infection Among Male Sex Workers in Spain.
Ballester-Arnal R, Salmerón-Sánchez P, Gil-Llario MD, Giménez-Garcia C.

AIDS Behav
. 2012 Mar
Abstract

Higher incidence and persistence of high-risk human papillomavirus infection in female sex workers compared with women attending family planning.
González C, Torres M, Canals J, et al
Int J Infect Dis. 2011 Jul 12.
Abstract

Sexual Risk Behaviors for HIV Infection in Spanish Male Sex Workers: Differences According to Educational Level, Country of Origin and Sexual Orientation.
Ballester R, Salmerón P, Gil MD, Gómez S.
AIDS Behav. 2011 May 15
Abstract


Sweden

 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Sex tourist risk behaviour - An on-site survey among Swedish men buying sex in Thailand.
Manieri M, Svensson H, Stafström M.

Scand J Public Health
. 2013 Mar 7
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Information dynamics shape the sexual networks of Internet-mediated prostitution.
Rocha LE, Liljeros F, Holme P.
 
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
. 2010 Mar 15
Paper


Switzerland

 

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Suboptimal access to primary healthcare among street-based sex workers in southwest Switzerland.
Darling KE, Gloor E, Ansermet-Pagot A, et al
Postgrad Med J. 2012 Nov 13
Abstract

The mental health of female sex workers.
Rössler W, Koch U, Lauber C, et al
 
Acta Psychiatr Scand
. 2010 Aug;122(2):143-52.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Clients of sex workers in Switzerland: it makes sense to counsel and propose rapid test for HIV on the street, a preliminary report.
Diserens EA, Bodenmann P, N'garambe C, et al
 
BMC Infect Dis
. 2010 Mar 19;10(1):74
Paper

The mental health of female sex workers.
Rössler W, Koch U, Lauber C,  et al 
Acta Psychiatr Scand
. 2010 Jan 25
Abstract


Turkey
           

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The Effect of Marital Violence on Infertility Distress among A Sample of Turkish Women.
Akyüz A, Sahiner G, Seven M, Bakır B.
Int J Fertil Steril. 2014 Apr;8(1):67-76
Paper

Knowledge and awareness of female sex workers towards human papillomavirus infection in Turkey.
Ersan G, Köse S, Gunes H, Ozkan M.
Cent Eur J Public Health. 2012 Sep;20(3):219-22.
Abstract

 

United Kingdom
 

   Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Practitioner Perspectives on Child Sexual Exploitation: Rapport Building With Young People.
Ahern EC, Sadler LA, Lamb ME, Gariglietti GM.
J Child Sex Abus. 2016 Dec 21:1-14
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Comparing the impact of increasing condom use or HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use among female sex workers.
Mukandavire Z, Mitchell KM, Vickerman P.
Epidemics. 2016 Mar;14:62-70.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Systematic review of interventions to reduce illicit drug use in female drug-dependent street sex workers.
Jeal N, Macleod J, Turner K, Salisbury C.
   
BMJ Open
. 2015 Nov 18;5(11):e009238.
Paper

How stigma affects healthcare access for transgender sex workers.
Roche K, Keith C.
Br
J Nurs
. 2014 Nov 27;23(21):1147-52.
Abstract

Attrition and Rape Case Characteristics: A Profile and Comparison of Female Sex Workers and Non-Sex Workers.
Lea SJ, Callaghan L, Grafton I, et al
J Interpers Violence. 2015 Feb 26
Abstract

Sex work amongst people who inject drugs in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: Findings from a National Survey of Health Harms and Behaviours.
Croxford S, Platt L, Hope VD,  et al
Int J Drug Policy. 2014 Oct 5.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The sexual health of male sex workers in England: analysis of cross-sectional data from genitourinary medicine clinics.
Mc Grath-Lone L, Marsh K, Hughes G, Ward H.
Sex Transm Infect. 2014 Feb;90(1):38-40.
Paper

The sexual health of female sex workers compared with other women in England: analysis of cross-sectional data from genitourinary medicine clinics
Mc Grath-Lone L, Marsh K, Hughes G, Ward H.

Sex Transm Infect
. 2014 Feb 3.
Abstract

Levels of advertised unprotected vaginal and oral sex by independent indoor female sex workers in West Yorkshire, UK.
Eccles C, Clarke J.
Sex Transm Infect. 2014 Feb;90(1):36-7
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
The sexual health of male sex workers in England: analysis of cross-sectional data from genitourinary medicine clinics.
Mc Grath-Lone L, Marsh K, Hughes G, Ward H.
Sex Transm Infect
. 2013 Nov 22.
Paper

Levels of advertised unprotected vaginal and oral sex by independent indoor female sex workers in West Yorkshire, UK.
Eccles C, Clarke J.
Sex Transm Infect. 2013 Sep 27
Abstract

Risk of pelvic inflammatory disease after Chlamydia infection in a prospective cohort of sex workers.
Davies B, Turner K, Ward H
.
Sex
Transm Dis
. 2013 Mar;40(3):230-4.
Abstract

Systematic review examining differences in HIV, sexually transmitted infections and health-related harms between migrant and non-migrant female sex workers.
Platt L, Grenfell P, Fletcher A,  et al

Sex Transm Infect
. 2012 Oct 30
Abstract

Sexual health of transgender sex workers attending an inner-city genitourinary medicine clinic.
Hill SC, Daniel J, Benzie A,  et al

Int J STD AIDS. 2011 Nov;22(11):686-7.
Abstract

The lived experience of UK street-based sex workers and the health consequences: an exploratory study.
Mellor R, Lovell A.
Health Promot Int. 2011 Jul 3
Abstract


Risk of sexually transmitted infections and violence among indoor-working female sex workers in London: the effect of migration from Eastern Europe.
Platt L, Grenfell P, Bonell C, et al

Sex Transm Infect
. 2011 May 14.\
Abstract

Managing the public health risk of a 'sex worker' with hepatitis B infection: legal and ethical considerations.
Poll R.

J Med Ethics
. 2011 May 5
Abstract

Can a targeted GP-led clinic improve outcomes for street sex workers who use heroin?
Litchfield J, Maronge A, Rigg T,
et al
Br J Gen Pract
. 2010 Jul;60(576):514-6.
Abstract

Selling your self? The psychological impact of street sex work and factors affecting support seeking.
Gorry J, Roen K, Reilly J.
 
Health Soc Care Community
. 2010 Jun 23
Abstract

 


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