Weir Bw, Dun C, Wirtz Al, Mon Shh, Qaragholi N, Chemnasiri T, Pattanasin S, Sukwicha W, Varangrat A, Dunne Ef, Holtz Th, Janyam S, Jin H, Linjongrat D, Mock Pa, Thigpen Mc, Rooney Jf, Sullivan Ps, Hickey Ac, Sirivongrangson P, Beyrer C, Poonkasetwattana M
PURPOSE: To examine how recent sex work is identified and the HIV risk factors and service needs among Thai cisgender men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) who exchange sex. METHODS: MSM and TGW in Bangkok and Pattaya who exchanged sex in the last year (n= 890) were recruited through social media, outreach, and word-of-mouth. Recent sex exchange was based on the primary question, "in the last 30 days, have you sold or traded sex"; secondary questions (regarding income source and client encounters) were also investigated...
April 8, 2022: Annals of Epidemiology