Risky Business: Sex work and HIV prevention in Fiji.

@inproceedings{McMillan2010RiskyBS,
  title={Risky Business: Sex work and HIV prevention in Fiji.},
  author={Karen McMillan and Heather Worth},
  year={2010}
}
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Chlamydia Prevalence and Associated Behaviours Among Female Sex Workers in Vanuatu: Results from an Integrated Bio-behavioural Survey, 2011
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Knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of health care workers towards clients of sexual health services in Fiji.
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There is a need for further HIV education of HCWs, with training focussed on occupational risk, and on reducing stigma and discrimination of those living with or vulnerable to HIV in Fiji.
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National HIV / AIDS Strategic Plan 2007 - 11 for the Republic of the Fiji Islands