title: Prostitutes can help prevent the transmission of HIV.
abstract: Social stigma and misconceptions about prostitution are barriers to promoting sexual health. This paper discusses the use of public health interventions to break down these barriers. It also attempts to offer some understanding of female prostitutes in particular and explain why they should not be driven underground.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Donegan
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011637:Public Health Nursing; D012736:Sex Education; D011477:Sex Work; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control