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Psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV
Volume 20, 2008 - Issue 10
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Reproductive health risks and HIV infection vulnerability of hostesses in metropolitan areas, China: a qualitative study

D.Y. Xia Department of HIV/STDs Prevention and Control, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Beijing, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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G.Y. Li Department of HIV/STDs Prevention and Control, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Beijing, China
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F. Qiao Family Planning Association in Urumchi, Xinjiang Ugur Autonomous Region, China
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X.H. Wang Department of HIV/STDs Prevention and Control, Shi-Jing-Shan sub-Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Beijing, China
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M.G. Ho University of California at San Francisco, San Fransisco, USA
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Y.J. Zhao Department of HIV/STDs Prevention and Control, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Beijing, China
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H.Y. Lu Department of HIV/STDs Prevention and Control, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Beijing, China
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K.L. Zhang Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, Peking, China
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Pages 1276-1278 | Received 30 Aug 2007, Published online: 13 Nov 2008
 
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Abstract

In this paper, we describe sex-related health risks among hostesses in two metropolises in China based on data obtained from in-depth interviews. The data show that hostesses, many engaging in commercial sex, are vulnerable to HIV infection, unwanted pregnancies and reproductive tract infections. Nevertheless, many obstacles still are present that hinder them from engaging in safe sex. The findings from our study illustrate the need for targeted interventions in order to improve reproductive health and promote safe sex among this group.

Acknowledgements

The study was funded by the World Bank, AUSAID and UNICEF.

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