HIV infection, risk behaviors, and depressive symptoms among Puerto Rican sex workers.
- 1 December 1994
- journal article
- Published by American Public Health Association in American Journal of Public Health
- Vol. 84 (12), 2000-2002
- https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.84.12.2000
Abstract
This paper examines the association of depressive symptoms with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and risk behaviors among 127 sex workers. Data were obtained by a structured interview and blood specimens tested for HIV. Findings showed a high prevalence rate of depressive symptoms for all sex workers regardless of HIV infection status. Results of a logistic regression analysis indicated that the use of injected drugs and engaging in unprotected intercourse with clients were strongly associated with a high level of depressive symptoms.Keywords
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