Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Bidhubhusan Mahapatra

Publications

• Research Article
  HIV Risk Behaviors among Female Sex Workers Using Cell Phone for Client Solicitation in India
  Author(s): Bidhubhusan Mahapatra, Niranjan Saggurti, Shiva S. Halli and Anrudh K. JainBidhubhusan Mahapatra, Niranjan Saggurti, Shiva S. Halli and Anrudh K. Jain
  
  Background: With the emerging technological revolution in India, the use of cell phone among female sex workers (FSWs) for client solicitation has increased rapidly in the recent past. This study examines the association between FSWs’ cell phone use and their HIV risk behaviors. Methods: Data were drawn from a cross-sectional behavioral survey conducted across 22 districts of southern and western India during 2007-08. The analytical sample consisted of 3028 FSWs. Bivariate and multivariate methods were used to examine the association between use of cell phone and HIV risk behaviors. Results: One-fourth (25%) FSWs used cell phones to solicit clients. Results from the multivariate analyses suggest that FSWs who use cell phones than those who do not use cell phones, were more likely to report inconsistent condom use with occasional clients (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR):1.9, 95% confid.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.S1-014

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