Abstract
Of 6648 female sex workers (FSW) in 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh state in India, only 7.9% reported having undergone HIV testing, and three-quarters of the rest were unwilling to undergo HIV testing in the future. The risk of HIV infection as a result of the non-use of condoms was higher among FSW who reported not having been tested and were also unwilling to get tested, and they also held significantly more negative beliefs about HIV/AIDS.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / diagnosis
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / epidemiology
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / psychology
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Condoms
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Diagnostic Tests, Routine / methods
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Female
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HIV Infections / diagnosis*
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HIV Infections / epidemiology
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HIV Infections / psychology
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Health Facilities
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Humans
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India / epidemiology
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Middle Aged
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Patient Acceptance of Health Care / psychology
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Sex Work*
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Sexual Behavior / psychology