title: Coverage of HIV prevention services for female sex workers in seven cities of Myanmar.
abstract: Cross-sectional surveys of female sex workers using time-location sampling in seven cities of Myanmar gauged coverage of HIV prevention programs. HIV testing in last year ranged from 28 to 73 %; attending peer educator talks ranged from 15 to 50 %; exposure to media campaigns varied by city and materials (e.g., lower for TV and radio, higher for printed materials). Consistent condom use with clients in last week was high (88-99 %) across all cities. The largest city, Yangon, lagged behind others in coverage of most programs. Such data are necessary for planning, targeting, and evaluating the prevention response for this key population disproportionately affected by HIV.
authors.affiliation: Population Services International-Myanmar, Yangon, Myanmar.
authors.forename: Tin
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Aung
authors.forename: Ethi
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Paw
authors.forename: Nyo Me
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Aye
authors.forename: Willi
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: McFarland
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002947:Cities; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D002052:Myanmar; D011314:Preventive Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011477:Sex Work / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D060386:Sex Workers; D012747:Sexual Partners; D014505:Urban Population; D055815:Young Adult