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Final Facilitator Guide - EngenderHealth

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Section 5II. Issues specific to sex workers :1. Lack of information about ART; stigma, blame, and fear ofdiscrimination prevent HIV+ sex workers from seeking treatment.2. Criteria for initiating ART are the same for everyone irrespective oftheir occupation; therefore, sex workers who are eligible for ARTshould be ensured access to this life-saving therapy.3. The uncertainty in lifestyle created by the socioeconomic situationof a sex worker impacts access to ART and adherence.4. Arrest and detaining of sex workers in prison can affect theiradherence.5. Peer educators can a play a role by acting as a bridge between theservice providers and the sex workers who need treatment,informing, educating, and supporting them to access the treatmentand motivating them to adhere to their drugs.6. Educating police personnel about the importance of ART, timelymedication dosing, and communicating with other facilities inadvance can eliminate or limit missed doses.<strong>Facilitator</strong>’s <strong>Guide</strong>4Adherence to Treatment for HIV103

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