Open AccessSocietal determinants of HIV vulnerability among clients of female commercial sex workers in Indonesia
Author(s) -
Nelsensius Klau Fauk,
Christina Yeni Kustanti,
Ririn Arminsih Wulandari,
Ayi Diah Damayani,
Lillian Mwanri
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
plos one
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.99
H-Index - 332
ISSN - 1932-6203
DOI - 10.1371/journal.pone.0207647
Subject(s) - snowball sampling , vulnerability (computing) , nonprobability sampling , psychological intervention , peer education , qualitative research , environmental health , medicine , reproductive health , health education , psychology , population , public health , nursing , sociology , social science , computer security , pathology , computer science
This study aimed to explore societal determinants of HIV vulnerability among the clients of female commercial sex workers (FCSWs) in Belu and Malaka districts, Indonesia. A qualitative inquiry using in-depth interviews was employed to collect data from participants (n = 42) recruited using a purposive and snowball sampling technique. Data analysis was guided by a qualitative data analysis framework. The study results revealed several societal determinants that supported vulnerability to HIV infection among the participants. They included low education level and sexual health literacy including the lack of knowledge and information about HIV transmission and prevention. Additional determinants identified were limited source of HIV/AIDS-related information, availability of and ease of accessibility of brothels and FCSWs, peer influence, and high mobility of the study participants. Findings of this study indicate the needs and call for interventions that aim to protect both FCSWs and their clients, through provision of HIV/AIDS and sexual health education and information and improvement in the availability and accessibility of condoms.