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Health Care Women Int ; 29(2): 165-82, 2008 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18350422

ABSTRACT

We carried out a study to understand help-seeking behavior among female sex workers in order to bring adequate health care and services to this population at risk for sexually transmitted infection (STI) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmissions. Data were collected by means of questionnaires, focus groups, and in-depth individual interviews. Analysis reveals that the respondents are familiar with and have access to the health care system. Over 80% claimed to have consulted a health professional during the preceding 12 months. Gynecological, psychosocial, respiratory, digestive, and drug addiction problems were the most frequent. Only a third of the respondents received care and services related to STIs. Data are displayed as three consultation profiles, one of which only tends to foster continuity and comprehensive health care, including screening and treatment of STIs.


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HIV Infections/prevention & control , Health Behavior , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Patient Acceptance of Health Care/psychology , Sex Work/psychology , Adult , Anecdotes as Topic , Female , Focus Groups , HIV Infections/psychology , Humans , Professional-Patient Relations , Quebec , Sexually Transmitted Diseases/prevention & control , Socioeconomic Factors , Surveys and Questionnaires
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