Awareness Regarding HIV Among Male Sex Workers in Larkana City

International Journal of Humanities & Social Science Studies, Volume-I, Issue-III, November 2014, Page No. 261-265

5 Pages Posted: 2 Dec 2014

See all articles by Muhammad Abdullah Avais

Muhammad Abdullah Avais

University of Sindh - Department of Sociology

Aijaz Wassan

University of Sindh - Department of Sociology

Rafique Chandio

University of Sindh - Department of Economics

Najma Shaikh

University of Sindh - Assistant Professor, Department of Economics

Date Written: November 30, 2014

Abstract

The objective of this study is to describe the knowledge of HIV/Aids and risky behavior of male sex workers (MSWs) in Larkana city, Pakistan. This is an exploratory research based on primary data. The data have been sampled through snow ball sampling method. Numerous sexual partners, unprotected anal intercourse and sexual relations with drug addicts (Intra Venus drug users) put MSWs on increasing risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/Aids infection. Results show that 86% MSWs had sexual relations with drug users and 54% had unprotected sex in last month. Only 46% respondents aware regarding HIV/Aids and 35% know the center where they can get clinical HIV test and 0% respondents have undergone any medical/HIV test.

Keywords: Safe Sex, Male Sex Workers, Prostitution, Larkana City, Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Suggested Citation

Avais, Muhammad Abdullah and Wassan, Aijaz and Chandio, Rafique and Shaikh, Najma, Awareness Regarding HIV Among Male Sex Workers in Larkana City (November 30, 2014). International Journal of Humanities & Social Science Studies, Volume-I, Issue-III, November 2014, Page No. 261-265, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2532360 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2532360

Muhammad Abdullah Avais (Contact Author)

University of Sindh - Department of Sociology ( email )

Jamshoro
Pakistan

Aijaz Wassan

University of Sindh - Department of Sociology ( email )

Jamshoro
Pakistan

Rafique Chandio

University of Sindh - Department of Economics ( email )

Jamshoro
Pakistan

Najma Shaikh

University of Sindh - Assistant Professor, Department of Economics ( email )

Jamshoro, Sindh
Pakistan

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