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Effects of government registration on unprotected sex amongst female sex workers in Tijuana; Mexico

Abstract: Background: Sex work is partially regulated in Tijuana, but little is known of its health effects. A recent behavioural intervention amongst female sex workers (FSWs) decreased incidence of HIV/STIs by 40%.

Drug-related behaviors independently associated with syphilis infection among female sex workers in two Mexico–US border cities

Aims To identify correlates of active syphilis infection among female sex workers (FSWs) in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez.Design Cross-sectional analyses of baseline interview data.

Exploring stakeholder perceptions of acceptability and feasibility of needle exchange programmes, syringe vending machines and safer injection…

Conclusions: Increasing HIV infection rates among injection drug users in Tijuana have prompted interest in public health responses. Our results may assist policy strategists in implementing social-structural interventions that will help create enabling environments that facilitate the scale-up and implementation of harm reduction in Tijuana. (Source: International Journal of Drug Policy)