Circular migration by Mexican female sex workers who are injection drug users: implications for HIV in Mexican sending communities.
Circular migration by Mexican female sex workers who are injection drug users: implications for HIV in Mexican sending communities.
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10.1007/s10903-011-9512-3
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发表时间:
2012-02
影响因子:
1.9
通讯作者:
Magis-Rodriguez, Carlos
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Ojeda, Victoria D.;Burgos, Jose Luis;Hiller, Sarah P.;Lozada, Remedios;Rangel, Gudelia;Vera, Alicia;Artamonova, Irina;Magis-Rodriguez, Carlos
Circular migration and injection drug use increase the risk of HIV transmission in sending communities. We describe female sex workers who are injection drug users’ (FSW-IDUs) circular migration and drug use behaviors. Between 2008-2010, 258 migrant FSW-IDUs residing in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico responded to questionnaires. 24% of FSW-IDUs were circular migrants. HIV prevalence was 3.3% in circular migrants and 6.1% in non-circular migrants; 50% of circular and 82% of non-circular migrants were unaware of their HIV infection. Among circular migrants, 44% (n=27) consumed illicit drugs in their birthplace; 70% of these (n=20) injected drugs and one-half of injectors shared injection equipment in their birthplace. Women reporting active social relationships were significantly more likely to return home. Circular migrant FSW-IDUs exhibit multiple HIV risks and opportunities for bridging populations. Regular HIV testing and treatment and access to substance use services is critical for FSW-IDUs and their sexual/drug-using contacts.
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