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“A Baby Was An Added Burden”: Predictors And Consequences Of Unintended Pregnancies For Female Sex Workers In Mombasa, Kenya: A Mixed-Methods Study, Stanley Luchters, Wilkister Bosire, Amy Feng, Marlise L. Richter, Nzioki King’Ola, Frances Ampt, Marleen Temmerman, Matthew F. Chersich
“A Baby Was An Added Burden”: Predictors And Consequences Of Unintended Pregnancies For Female Sex Workers In Mombasa, Kenya: A Mixed-Methods Study, Stanley Luchters, Wilkister Bosire, Amy Feng, Marlise L. Richter, Nzioki King’Ola, Frances Ampt, Marleen Temmerman, Matthew F. Chersich
Population Health, East Africa
Introduction: Female sex workers (FSW) have high rates of unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections including HIV, and other adverse sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Few services for FSWs include contraception. This mixed-methods study aimed to determine the rate, predictors and consequences of unintended pregnancy among FSWs in Mombasa, Kenya.
Methods: A prospective cohort study of non-pregnant FSWs was conducted. Quantitative data were collected quarterly, including a structured questionnaire and testing for pregnancy and HIV. Predictors of unintended pregnancy were investigated using multivariate logistic regression. Qualitative data were gathered through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with FSWs who became pregnant …