Transactional Sex Risk across a Typology of Rural and Urban Female Sex Workers in Indonesia: A Mixed Methods Study

Authors: Dewi Ismajani Puradiredja, Ernestina Coast

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0052858

Abstract Summary

Indonesian study identifies 5 distinct female sex worker groups based on location and work patterns. Rural venue-based workers showed 66% lower odds of consistent condom use vs urban counterparts. Social dynamics matter more than condom awareness for HIV risk, requiring tailored interventions.

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Study identifies 5 distinct types of female sex workers in Indonesia, finding rural venue-based workers have 66% lower odds of consistent condom use than urban counterparts, highlighting need for targeted HIV prevention strategies.

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