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Issues in Mental Health Nursing Volume 31, 2010 - Issue 8
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Women's Voices: Attitudes and Behaviors of Female Ghanaian Sex Workers Regarding HIV Prevention and AIDS-Related Stigma

Bonnie RaingruberCalifornia State University, Sacramento, Division of Nursing, Sacramento, California, and University of California, Davis, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Sacramento, California, USACorrespondence[email protected]
, RN, PhD,
Ernest UwazieCalifornia State University, Sacramento, Division of Criminal Justice, Sacramento, California, USA
, PhD &
Sylvester BowieCalifornia State University, Sacramento, Division of Social Work, Sacramento, California, USA
, MSW, EdD
Pages 514-519 | Published online: 12 Jul 2010
 
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Abstract

Attitudes and behaviors of sex workers have a pivotal influence on the spread of AIDS. A qualitative descriptive study was undertaken to elicit Ghanaian female sex workers’ perspectives regarding effective methods of HIV prevention, sources of AIDS-related stigma, and challenges associated with sex work. Women described that: (1) sex work is hard; (2) they felt God would protect their health; (3) staying safe is both a gift and a priority; (4) sex work allows for autonomy; and (5) AIDS-related stigma is very real. To design effective prevention programs it is necessary to consider the culture and perspectives of those who will be served.

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