Temporal trends in HIV prevention service access and use among female sex workers (FSW) in Mozambique: a comparative analysis 2011–2019
There has been substantial progress in access to and use of HIV prevention services among FSWs in Mozambique over the past decade. Nonetheless, the rising HIV prevalence and persistent disparities related to age, education, economic vulnerability, and exposure to violence signal the need for more comprehensive, context-specific, and equity-focused strategies. Reinforcing peer-led outreach, integrating gender-based violence response, and addressing risk misperception are critical to strengthening Mozambique's HIV prevention continuum for this key population.
Authors
- Áuria Ribeiro Banze
- Cynthia Semá Baltazar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8901-2240)
- Rachid Muleia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8721-085X)
- Jahit Sacarlal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1059-217X)
- Samuel Nuvunga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8231-3953)
- Denise Chitsondzo Langa
Institutions
- Eduardo Mondlane University (MZ)
- Instituto de Medicina Tropical (PY)
- Instituto Nacional de Saúde (MZ)
- Universidade Nova de Lisboa (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-05-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23114-3
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Sex work and related issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.20
Funders
- U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention