EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Sex workers are exposed to a significantly higher risk of acquitting the HIV infection, alongside with men who have sex with men and people who inject drugs. In the Republic of North Macedonia the HIV incidence is getting exponentially higher amongst populations under substantial risk. Having this into consideration, it is rather necessary to make more attempts and put more effort in order to protect and prevent the HIV infection. In this Report, the data gathered from four focus groups (n=33) sessions held in Skopje, Gostivar and Strumitsa in October 2019 is documented and presented. The results outline the experiences and perceptions of various subpopulations among sex workers in the Republic of North Macedonia regarding the access to and use of prevention methods for HIV protection and other sexually transmitted infections, and identify the areas where prevention services can be strengthened and expanded”
Download or read online the brief summary “Experiences and perceptions of sex workers in the Republic of North Macedonia regarding the access to and use of HIV prevention methods: condoms and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)“ of HERE.