HIV/AIDS is a significant public health concern in South Africa, particularly among high-risk populations such as female sex workers (FSWs). In Johannesburg districts, FSWs face unique challenges related to sexual and reproductive health, which are exacerbated by social stigma and marginalization. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire to gather data from 500 randomly selected FSWs in four major Johannesburg districts. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression models. The prevalence of HIV among FSWs was found to be 24%, with significant variations across different age groups (p<0. 05). Logistic regression analysis revealed that access to regular health check-ups significantly reduced the risk of HIV infection by 38% (OR: 0. 62, CI: 0. 41-0. 94). The study highlights the importance of ongoing and targeted HIV/AIDS prevention interventions among FSWs in Johannesburg districts. Further research should focus on improving access to regular health check-ups and addressing social barriers that hinder participation in these programmes. Treatment effect was estimated with logit (pᵢ) =₀+^ Xᵢ, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.
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