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Young Clients of Hotel-Based Sex Workers in Bangladesh: Vulnerability to HIV, Risk Perceptions, and Expressed Needs for Interventions.
- Source :
- International Journal of Sexual Health; Jul-Sep2009, Vol. 21 Issue 3, p167-182, 16p, 1 Chart
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- A qualitative study was conducted among key informants and 53 young clients (15 to 24 years of age) of commercial sex workers from nine hotels in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Respondents reported first sexual encounter before 18 years of age, and reasons for purchasing sex were to prove masculinity or to reduce wet dreams and masturbation, thought to be detrimental to health. Limited knowledge of HIV and sexually transmitted infections was linked to high-risk sexual practices. Condom use was related to perceptions of cleanliness, status, and trust in the sex worker. A hotel-based, confidential intervention program promoting safe sex practices among clients of sex workers is warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- SEX workers
HIV infections
SEXUALLY transmitted diseases
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19317611
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Sexual Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 44099906
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/19317610903178675