TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - International migration from non-endemic settings as a protective factor for hiv/sti risk among female sex workers in Vancouver, Canada
JO  - Journal of immigrant and minority health
A1  - Goldenberg, Shira M.
A1  - Liu, Vivian
A1  - Nguyen, Paul
A1  - Chettiar, Jill
A1  - Shannon, Kate
SP  - 21
EP  - 28
VL  - 17
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1557-1912
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10903-014-0011-1
ID  - ref1
ER  -