May 22, 2015Open Access

Prevalence and predictors of sexual violence among commercial sex workers in Northern Ethiopia

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The prevalence of sexual violence among CSWs is high. Lower educational attainment, being married, lower monthly income, drug use, and shorter duration of sex work are all risk factors for sexual violence.

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