@article{ref1,
title="International migration from non-endemic settings as a protective factor for hiv/sti risk among female sex workers in Vancouver, Canada",
journal="Journal of immigrant and minority health",
year="2014",
author="Goldenberg, Shira M. and Liu, Vivian and Nguyen, Paul and Chettiar, Jill and Shannon, Kate",
volume="17",
number="1",
pages="21-28",
abstract="Given heterogeneous evidence regarding the impacts of migration on HIV/sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among female sex workers (FSWs), we explored factors associated with international migration among FSWs in Vancouver, Canada. We draw on baseline questionnaire and HIV/STI testing data from a community-based cohort, AESHA, from 2010-2012. Logistic regression identified correlates of international migration. Of 650 FSWs, 163 (25.1 %) were international migrants, who primarily worked in formal indoor establishments. HIV/STI prevalence was lower among migrants than Canadian-born women (5.5 vs. 25.9 %). In multivariate analysis, international migration was positively associated with completing high school, supporting dependents, and paying a third party, and negatively associated with HIV, injecting drugs and inconsistent condom use with clients. Although migrants experience lower workplace harms and HIV risk than Canadian-born women, they face concerning levels of violence, police harassment, and HIV/STIs. Research exploring structural and socio-cultural factors shaping risk mitigation and migrants' access to support remains needed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1557-1912",
doi="10.1007/s10903-014-0011-1",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10903-014-0011-1"
}