Description:
Conclusion: "Boatmen in Teknaf are an integral part of a high-risk sexual behaviour
network between Myanmar and Bangladesh. They are at risk of obtaining HIV infection
due to cross border mobility and unsafe sexual practices. There is an urgent need for
designing interventions targeting boatmen in Teknaf to combat an impending epidemic of
HIV among this group. They could be included in the serological surveillance as a
vulnerable group. Interventions need to address issues on both sides of the border, other
vulnerable groups, and refugees. Strong political will and cross border collaboration is
mandatory for such interventions."
Source/publisher:
Conflict and Health 2008, 2:5
Date of Publication:
2008-03-14
Date of entry:
2008-04-09
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- Individual Documents
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English
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