Citation
Wirtz, Andrea L.; Pretorius, Carel; Beyrer, Chris; Baral, Stefan D.; Decker, Michele R.; Sherman, Susan G.; Sweat, Michael; Poteat, Tonia; Butler, Jennifer; & Oelrichs, Robert, et al. (2014). Epidemic Impacts of a Community Empowerment Intervention for HIV Prevention among Female Sex Workers in Generalized and Concentrated Epidemics. PLOS Medicine, 9(2), e88047. PMCID: PMC3916392Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Sex workers have endured a high burden of HIV infection in and across HIV epidemics. A comprehensive, community empowerment-based HIV prevention intervention emphasizes sex worker organization and mobilization to address HIV risk and often includes community-led peer education, condom distribution, and other activities. Meta-analysis of such interventions suggests a potential 51% reduction in inconsistent condom use. Mathematical modeling exercises provide theoretical insight into potential impacts of the intervention on HIV incidence and burden in settings where interventions have not yet been implemented.URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0088047Reference Type
Journal ArticleJournal Title
PLOS MedicineAuthor(s)
Wirtz, Andrea L.Pretorius, Carel
Beyrer, Chris
Baral, Stefan D.
Decker, Michele R.
Sherman, Susan G.
Sweat, Michael
Poteat, Tonia
Butler, Jennifer
Oelrichs, Robert
Semini, Iris
Kerrigan, Deanna L.