Prevalence and determinants of unintended pregnancy among female sex workers (FSW) in Jashore, Bangladesh

This study highlights the considerable prevalence and associated determinants of unintended pregnancies among FSW in Jashore. These determinants need to be considered to strengthen reproductive healthcare interventions and policies for FSW. Reproductive health of FSW cannot be improved unless these factors are addressed in the ongoing interventions.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-02-13
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0342766
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Sex work and related issues
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Prevalence and determinants of unintended pregnancy among female sex workers (FSW) in Jashore, Bangladesh

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Abstract

This study highlights the considerable prevalence and associated determinants of unintended pregnancies among FSW in Jashore. These determinants need to be considered to strengthen reproductive healthcare interventions and policies for FSW. Reproductive health of FSW cannot be improved unless these factors are addressed in the ongoing interventions.

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Bangladesh Medical University (BD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research (BD)
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