A strengths-based analysis of social influences that enhance HIV testing among female sex workers in urban Indonesia

Kate Whitford, Elke Mitchell, Elan Lazuardi, Emily Rowe, Irma Tasya Anintya, Dewa N. Wirawan, Rudi Wisaksana, Yanri W. Subronto, Hellen D. Prameswari, John M. Kaldor, Stephen Bell HIV prevalence among female sex workers in Indonesia remains high and testing rates are low; however, there is limited qualitative research documenting these issues in Indonesia. This qualitative study explores the social influences enhancing HIV testing among this population. Strategies identified to address low testing rates in Indonesia include community- or workplace-based HIV testing with outreach support from health services, peer-led HIV testing within existing social networks, and working with bosses to implement HIV prevention strategies.
Source: Sexual Health - Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Source Type: research