Why do female sex workers disengage from targeted reproductive and sexual health services? Experiences from the Sisters with a Voice programme in Zimbabwe

Why do female sex workers disengage from targeted reproductive and sexual health services? Experiences from the Sisters with a Voice programme in Zimbabwe

Abstract Background The Sisters programme provides HIV and sexual and reproductive health services for female sex workers (FSW) in Zimbabwe. Many engage with these services only once, while others disengage after repeated visits. Little is known about reasons for disengagement and the extent of serv...

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Main Authors: Fortunate Machingura, Thomas Hartney, Galven Maringwa, Jasper Maguma, Sikhululiwe Mkwananzi, Rumbidzai Chipwere, Tariro Chinozvina, Primrose Matambanadzo, Gracious Madimutsa, Memory Makamba, Jeffrey Dirawo, M. Sanni Ali, Sarah Bourdin, Triantafyllos Pliakas, Amon Mpofu, Owen Mugurungi, Brian Rice, Andrew Phillips, James R. Hargreaves, Frances M. Cowan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Preventive health services
Sex workers
Reproductive health services
Sexual health
Zimbabwe
HIV
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12870-y
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