HIV risk perception and sexual behaviors among female sex workers in Tehran, Iran

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  • Zahra Jorjoran Shushtari
    University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran
  • Seyed Ali Hosseini
    University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran
  • Homeira Sajjadi
    University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran
  • Yahya Salimi
    Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
  • Armita Shahesmaeili
    Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
  • Tom AB Snijders
    University of Groningen
Background: An adequate perception of the degree to which one is at risk of having or contracting HIV is necessary for behavioural change and the adoption of safe behaviours. There are limited data regarding HIV risk perceptions among female sex workers in Iran. This study aimed to determine the HIV risk perception status and its association with sexual behaviours among female sex workers in Tehran
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)101
Number of pages1
JournalMedical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Volume33
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Publication statusPublished - 25 Sept 2019
Externally publishedYes
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