Risky Behaviors among HIV-Positive Female Sex Workers in Northern Karnataka, India

Table 2

Nature of sex work and condom use among HIV-positive FSWs in Northern Karnataka, 2011.

Category	𝑁	(%)
Mobility for sex work
No	485	80.0
Yes	121	20.0
Frequency of mobility for sex work
Everyday	16	13.2
Once a week	65	53.7
More than once a week	26	21.5
Fortnightly	9	7.4
Once a month	5	4.1
Usually under the influence of alcohol during sex work
No	538	88.3
Yes	68	11.7
Duration in sex work
<5 years	75	12.4
5–9 years	138	22.9
10+ years	391	64.7
Husband/cohabiting partner knows about sex work
Yes	46	26.1
No	130	73.9
Husband/cohabiting partner has sexual relationships with other women
Yes	84	47.7
No	71	40.3
Do not know	21	11.9
Ever had sex with any nonpaying partner other than husband/cohabiting partner
Yes	343	56.6
No	263	43.4
Number of clients per day
1	193	32.9
2	199	34.0
3+	194	33.1
Number of repeat clients
1	63	18.6
2	140	41.3
3+	136	40.1
Does repeat client have sex with other women
No	47	13.4
Yes	156	44.3
Do not know	149	42.3
Consistent condom use with husband/cohabiting partner
No	120	67.0
Yes	59	33.0
Consistent condom use with repeat client
No	94	26.7
Yes	258	73.3
Consistent condom use with nonpaying partner
No	86	15.0
Yes	488	85.0