Compensated sex factor in HIV spread among Peru’s young women
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Abstract:
This article describes the practice of compensated sex by young women living in three urban settings in Peru and how it affects their sexual health. The focus is on a specific vulnerable group to HIV, that is, young women who live in poor neighbourhoods, who have a stable partner supporting them economically and young women who have sexual intercourse with casual partners. It was found that: (1) high rates of infection among those practising compensated sex are due to poverty, low education, and limited access to healthcare services; (2) those in stable relationships with a supportive partner did not use condoms because of feelings of gratitude; (3) the use of alcohol and drugs was linked to impaired thinking, thus hampering negotiating condom use in casual sex; and (4) unequal power relations play a major role in compensated sex and its attendant risks.
Authors:
Sandoval, C.
,
Salazar, X.
,
Cáceres, C.
Country:
Peru
Category:
Research
End Page:
15
Serial number:
2
ISSN:
[1871-7551]
Journal:
Exchange on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender
Keywords:
HIV and AIDS
,
women
,
disease prevention and control
Language:
eng
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Year:
2009
Region:
Latin America
Right:
© 2009 KIT
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Start Page:
14
Title:
Compensated sex factor in HIV spread among Peru’s young women