Sexual behavior of Filipino female prostitutes after diagnosis of HIV infection.
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1990-06-01
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A study of female prostitutes in Manila who tested positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody ascertained demographic and sexual behavior information following diagnosis. Counselling alone did not appear to have a major impact on the sexual behavior of the HIV positive women since most continued to work as prostitutes. Switching from high risk to low risk jobs in bars is not effective in preventing HIV positive women from engaging in prostitution. Revoking work permits is only effective if enforced with adequate follow up. Alternative job training programs may offer a viable approach.
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The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.
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Manaloto CR, Hayes CG, Padre LP, Espinosa G, Andrada A, Mejia P, Cano D, Basaca-Sevilla V. Sexual behavior of Filipino female prostitutes after diagnosis of HIV infection. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 1990 Jun; 21(2): 301-5