Prevalence and predictors of sexual violence among commercial sex workers in Northern Ethiopia.

Background: Gender-based violence is a natural outgrowth of the stigma and discrimination experienced by commercial sex workers (CSWs) across the globe. In light of this, the current study aimed to describe the prevalence and character of sexual violence, as well as any risk factors for violence, experienced by CSWs in Mekelle City, Northern Ethiopia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Mekelle City in April 2013.