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HIV infection, risk behaviors, and depressive symptoms among Puerto Rican sex workers

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  • Alegria, M.
  • Vera, M.
  • Freeman Jr., D.H.
  • Robles, R.
  • Del Santos, C.M.
  • Rivera, C.L.

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This paper examines the association of depressive symptoms with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and risk behaviors among 127 sex workers. Data were obtained by a structured interview and blood specimens tested for HIV. Findings showed a high prevalence rate of depressive symptoms for all sex workers regardless of HIV infection status. Results of a logistic regression analysis indicated that the use of injected drugs and engaging in unprotected intercourse with clients were strongly associated with a high level of depressive symptoms.

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  • Alegria, M. & Vera, M. & Freeman Jr., D.H. & Robles, R. & Del Santos, C.M. & Rivera, C.L., 1994. "HIV infection, risk behaviors, and depressive symptoms among Puerto Rican sex workers," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 84(12), pages 2000-2002.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1994:84:12:2000-2002_6
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    1. Tsutsumi, Atsuro & Izutsu, Takashi & Poudyal, Amod K. & Kato, Seika & Marui, Eiji, 2008. "Mental health of female survivors of human trafficking in Nepal," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 66(8), pages 1841-1847, April.
    2. Murnan, Aaron & Bates, Samantha & Holowacz, Eugene, 2020. "Understanding the risk and protective factors among children of mothers engaged in street-level prostitution," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 112(C).
    3. Arevalo, Sandra & Prado, Guillermo & Amaro, Hortensia, 2008. "Spirituality, sense of coherence, and coping responses in women receiving treatment for alcohol and drug addiction," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 31(1), pages 113-123, February.
    4. Jessica McCann & Gemma Crawford & Jonathan Hallett, 2021. "Sex Worker Health Outcomes in High-Income Countries of Varied Regulatory Environments: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(8), pages 1-16, April.
    5. Cunningham, Scott & Kendall, Todd D., 2011. "Prostitution 2.0: The changing face of sex work," Journal of Urban Economics, Elsevier, vol. 69(3), pages 273-287, May.

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