A Study of HIV/AIDS Related Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviors among Female Sex Workers in Shanghai China
December 31, 2010

A Study of HIV/AIDS Related Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviors among Female Sex Workers in Shanghai China

This study aimed to assess the HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, attitude and risk behaviors among FSWs operating in Shanghai China.

China is currently facing a rapid and widespread increase in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The activities of female sex workers (FSWs) have contributed to the mounting epidemic of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Therefore, this study aimed to assess the HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, attitude and risk behaviors among FSWs operating in Shanghai China.

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BioMed Central (BMC)

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