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Citation |
Goldenberg SM, Liu V, Nguyen P, Chettiar J, Shannon K. J. Immigr. Minor. Health 2014; 17(1): 21-28. |
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Affiliation |
Gender and Sexual Health Initiative, St. Paul's Hospital, British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, 608-1081 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Y6, Canada. |
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(Copyright © 2014, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group) |
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24700025 |
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Abstract |
Given heterogeneous evidence regarding the impacts of migration on HIV/sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among female sex workers (FSWs), we explored factors associated with international migration among FSWs in Vancouver, Canada. We draw on baseline questionnaire and HIV/STI testing data from a community-based cohort, AESHA, from 2010-2012. Logistic regression identified correlates of international migration. Of 650 FSWs, 163 (25.1 %) were international migrants, who primarily worked in formal indoor establishments. HIV/STI prevalence was lower among migrants than Canadian-born women (5.5 vs. 25.9 %). In multivariate analysis, international migration was positively associated with completing high school, supporting dependents, and paying a third party, and negatively associated with HIV, injecting drugs and inconsistent condom use with clients. Although migrants experience lower workplace harms and HIV risk than Canadian-born women, they face concerning levels of violence, police harassment, and HIV/STIs. Research exploring structural and socio-cultural factors shaping risk mitigation and migrants' access to support remains needed. Language: en |