Title:
Related Factors of High HIV Prevalence and Effectiveness of Existing Intervention Programs for Controlling HIV Transmission on Female Sex Workers in Ha Tinh Province, Viet Nam
Authors:
Phung, Phan Xuan
Year:
2015
PAGE:
viii, 41
Language:
En
Subject:
Governance & HIV and AIDS
Keywords:
FSWs, Factors, Prevalence of HIV, HIV Infection, HIV
Abstract:
Background: An understanding of factors influencing prevalence of HIV among FSWs in order to increase the efficiency of HIV prevention. In addition, the study will evaluate the results of implementing the intervention program for FSW in Ha Tinh in order to adjust and improve the effectiveness of HIV intervention programs in the coming years. Method: This study was conducted by literature review methods (narrative review). The document used in this study includes English and Vietnamese in which includes published and sub-published studies and research related to the factors of HIV infection among FSWs. Also use the studies and reports evaluating the effectiveness of HIV interventions carried out among FSWs in Ha Tinh. Finding: Unsafe sex, many of sex partners, lack of knowledge of HIV transmission and violence are the major contributing factors to the transmission of HIV among FSWs in Ha Tinh. The transmission of HIV among FSWs was also affected by other factors such as stigma and discrimination of themselves, family, friends and society. In addition other factors affecting to the prevalence of HIV among FSWs also derived due to the barrier when exposed to HIV intervention programs as policies, laws, cultural factors and social norms. The study also assessed the results of the HIV intervention programs implemented among FSWs in Ha Tinh. The effective that the program offers include change the trends of HIV transmission among FSWs, and improve knowledge, attitudes and safe sexual behavior. In addition the program also contributed to increased access to HIV prevention services and reducing stigma and discrimination against sex workers. Conclusion and recommendation: Currently, the prevalence of HIV among FSWs in Vietnam and Ha Tinh still higher than general population. There are many factors of this issue affecting include individual, family, social, laws and policies systems. The study also helps understanding the factors of the current situation and recommends evidence-based strategies to reduce high risk behaviors for HIV transmission of FSW in Ha Tinh, by making critical and expanded coverage of HIV prevention services, strengthening communication to eliminate discrimination and stigma against FSWs, in which especially FSWs living with HIV. Study limited: Limitations of this study is the lack of primary data, the studies are mostly cross-sectional, the differences in social norms and culture among FSWs in Vietnam and other countries when analyzing the related factors.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institue) Health Unit
Country:
Vietnam, Socialist Republic of
Region:
Southeast Asia
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2015 Phung
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
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