Understanding the Hierarchical Relationships in Female Sex Workers’ Social Networks Based on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15480574 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Xianlei Dong (0000-0003-4090-8729, Shandong Normal University), Mengge Sun (National Science Library), Jingguo Wang (0000-0003-2412-4641, The University of Texas at Arlington), Zhihan Yang (0009-0004-1659-1404, University of Edinburgh), Beibei Hu (0000-0002-9274-7093, Shandong Normal University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 20 |
| Pages | 3841-3841 |
| Publication date | 2019-10-11 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph16203841 |
| PMID | 31614585 |
| OpenAlex | W2980293631 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 32 |
Female sex workers (FSWs) represent a high-risk population for HIV infection and transmission. In general, their fellow FSWs (peers) also play a role in their level of susceptibility to HIV/AIDS. This paper draws from interview data of 93 FSWs to construct a multi-layer FSW social network model based on their knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP). Statistical analyses of the correlation among the three dimensions of KAP as well as their social interactions indicated that FSWs had basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention but demonstrated little enthusiasm in acquiring relevant information. Their knowledge, attitude, and practice were highly positively correlated. Their attitude was more likely to be negatively influenced by their companions, while their practice was more likely to be positively affected. Besides, FSWs exhibited high homophily in KAP with their neighbors. Thus, during HIV/AIDS interventions, FSWs should receive individualized education based on their specific KAP. Considering the high level of homophily among FSWs, their propensity to be positive or negative in their KAP are significantly influenced by their companions. Making full use of peer education and social interaction-based interventions may help prevent and control the spread of HIV/AIDS
Construct (python library · Environmental health · Family medicine · Health education · Homophily · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV · Peer education · Population · Psychological intervention · Public health · Social media · Social network (sociolinguistics · Sociology · Demography · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Sex work and related issues · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |