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    Assessing determinants of access to HIV and STI preventive services among female sex workers in Mwanza district, Malawi
    (Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, 2021-05-21) Kasom, Steven
    Type of the study The study is a cross-sectional, it will employ quantitative methods. Problem In Malawi studies on factors influencing the access to HIV/STI preventive services using provider and facility-based approaches have been done. In response to these studies Hybrid approaches on service provision have been employed and yet only around 30% of FSWs are currently accessing the preventive services in Malawi including Mwanza district. This study will use the Client centered conceptual framework to identify the gap in determinants from the client‘s perspective. Objectives The broad objective; To assess the determinants of access to STIs and HIV prevention services among female sex workers in Mwanza district. The specific objectives include; To determine approachability of HIV and STI prevention services among female sex workers in Mwanza district. To measure acceptability of HIV and STI prevention services among female sex workers in Mwanza district. To determine availability of HIV and STI prevention services among female sex workers in Mwanza district. To assess affordability of HIV and STI prevention services among female sex workers in Mwanza district. To assess appropriateness of HIV and STI prevention services among female sex workers in Mwanza district. Methodology This study is a cross-sectional study. Time-location sampling will be done and 309 female sex workers who have lived in Mwanza district for at least 3 months will be included. Face to face interviews using structured questionnaire will be employed. Logistic regression analysis will be done using SPSS. And results will be presented in graphs and tables. Expected findings and dissemination The study is expected to reveal the factors that influence the access to HIV/STIs preventive services among FSWs in this district. With the involvement of COMREC the results will be disseminated through College of Medicine research conference, publication in a journal, the report will also be presented and handed over to Mwanza district assembly.