Publications by authors named "Damian Mauambeta"
Article Synopsis
- Female sex workers (FSWs) in Nsanje district, Malawi, are predominantly from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and often start selling sex at a young age; a study revealed that around 25.9% of participants were adolescents aged 13-19 years.
- The study found alarming rates of HIV prevalence at 52.6%, increasing with age, along with significant levels of other STIs, unwanted pregnancies, and sexual violence, particularly against young women.
- Despite these challenges, the majority of FSWs showed high awareness of their HIV status and access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), demonstrating the effectiveness of peer-led strategies in improving health outcomes in this vulnerable population.*
