Societal determinants of HIV vulnerability among clients of female commercial sex workers in Indonesia

This study aimed to explore societal determinants of HIV vulnerability among the clients of female commercial sex workers (FCSWs) in Belu and Malaka districts, Indonesia. A qualitative inquiry using in-depth interviews was employed to collect data from participants (n = 42) recruited using a purposi...

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Published in:PloS one 2018-11, Vol.13 (11), p.e0207647-e0207647
Main Authors: Fauk, Nelsensius Klau, Kustanti, Christina Yeni, Wulandari, Ririn, Damayani, Ayi Diah, Mwanri, Lillian
Format: Article
Language:English
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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AIDS
Biology and Life Sciences
Clients
Condoms
Data analysis
Data processing
Disease transmission
Education
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Medicine and Health Sciences
Occupational health
People and Places
Prostitution
Qualitative analysis
Sampling techniques
Sex
Sexually transmitted diseases
Social Sciences
STD
Studies
Workers
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Summary:This study aimed to explore societal determinants of HIV vulnerability among the clients of female commercial sex workers (FCSWs) in Belu and Malaka districts, Indonesia. A qualitative inquiry using in-depth interviews was employed to collect data from participants (n = 42) recruited using a purposive and snowball sampling technique. Data analysis was guided by a qualitative data analysis framework. The study results revealed several societal determinants that supported vulnerability to HIV infection among the participants. They included low education level and sexual health literacy including the lack of knowledge and information about HIV transmission and prevention. Additional determinants identified were limited source of HIV/AIDS-related information, availability of and ease of accessibility of brothels and FCSWs, peer influence, and high mobility of the study participants. Findings of this study indicate the needs and call for interventions that aim to protect both FCSWs and their clients, through provision of HIV/AIDS and sexual health education and information and improvement in the availability and accessibility of condoms.
ISSN:1932-6203
1932-6203
DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0207647