title: HIV testing among female sex workers in Andhra Pradesh, India.
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.
authors.affiliation: Health Studies Area, Centre for Human Development, Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad, India.
authors.forename: Rakhi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dandona
authors.forename: Lalit
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Dandona
authors.forename: G Anil
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Juan Pablo
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Gutierrez
authors.forename: Sam
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: McPherson
authors.forename: Stefano M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Bertozzi
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017280:Condoms; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology; D006268:Health Facilities; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology; D011477:Sex Work; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology