Assessing high-risk sexual practices associated with human immunodeficiency virus infection among young female sex workers in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a cross-sectional study

CONCLUSION: The study reveals a concerning trend of higher hospital HIV prevalence among YFSWs compared to the general Congolese population. It also highlights a significant link between high-risk sexual practices and HIV infection, highlighting the need for urgent interventions.PMID:38504236 | DOI:10.1186/s12981-024-00602-x

Source: AIDS Research and Therapy - March 20, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Olivier Mukuku Yannick Nkiambi Kiakuvue Georges Yumba Numbi Bienvenu Mukuku Ruhindiza Christian Kakisingi Claude Mulumba Mwamba Joe Kabongo Katabwa Source Type: research