Title:
HIV Prevention in Female Sex Workers in Indonesia : a Literature Review
Authors:
Permata, Yusie Luciana
Year:
2014
PAGE:
vi, 43
Language:
En
Subject:
Governance & HIV and AIDS
Keywords:
HIV, female sex workers, Indonesia, determinant factors, vulnerability, prevention
Abstract:
Introduction: Female sex workers (FSWs) in Indonesia are more vulnerable to HIV infection due to numerous determinant factors such as their individual characteristics, social networks, organizational factors, cultural norms, and structural factors. The prevalence of HIV in direct female sex workers in Indonesia was 10% in 2011, compare to 3.6% in 2002. Effective prevention programs are important to reduce the incidence and prevalence of HIV in FSWs. Objectives: This thesis reviews the determinant factors that influence FSWs’ vulnerability to HIV infection in Indonesia and critically analyzes the current HIV prevention program in FSWs and evaluate whether the programs address the factors that make FSWs more vulnerable to HIV infection. Methodology: The socioecological model adapted from Texas HIV/STD Prevention Plan was used as conceptual framework to analyze the determinant factors. Literatures, journals, reports, and official documents from many organizations were also used for the analysis. Findings: Factors from individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and structural level contribute to FSWs’ vulnerability to HIV infection in Indonesia. PMTS program, the existing HIV prevention program for FSWs in Indonesia, has not addressed factors of FSWs’ characteristics, community and structural level sufficiently. Conclusion: Factors influencing FSWs’ vulnerability to HIV infection varied from individual factors to structural factors. Sexual behavior is the most important determinant because it is related to many other factors. Recommendation: Political advocacy for legal status of sex work and improvements in PMTS program need to be done for creating conducive environments and facilitating healthy and safer sexual behavior among female sex workers.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Department:
Development Policy and Practice
Country:
Indonesia, Republic of
Region:
Southeast Asia
Training:
Master in International Health
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2014 Permata
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
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