@article{ref1,
title="Prevalence and correlates of sexual violence experienced by female sex workers in Iran: results from a national hiv bio-behavioral surveillance survey",
journal="Violence against women",
year="2021",
author="Hosseini-Hooshyar, Samira and Mirzazadeh, Ali and Karamouzian, Mohammad and Sharifi, Hamid and Khajehkazemi, Razieh and Haghdoost, Ali-Akbar and Shokoohi, Mostafa",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Sexual violence increases the risk of adverse health outcomes among female sex workers (FSWs). Using data from the 2015 national bio-behavioral survey, we explored the experience of sexual violence and its associated factors among Iranian FSWs. Lifetime and recent sexual violence were reported by 40.1% and 16.9%, respectively. History of substance use, ever engaging in anal sex, engaging in group sex within the last year, a high number of clients, recent unstable housing, and incarceration increased the likelihood of experiencing recent sexual violence. These findings underscore the need for community-empowerment and policy-level interventions to address violence among FSWs in Iran.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1077-8012",
doi="10.1177/10778012211008992",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10778012211008992"
}