Research consistently shows female sex workers (FSW) are
disproportionately affected by HIV
o Estimated HIV prevalence among FSW in South Africa: ~60%1,3,4
• Barriers may exist that prevent access and uptake of health
services, particularly HIV treatment and PMTCT services
among FSW1,3
o Geographic
o Experienced or feared stigma and discrimination
• Lack of reliable data on FSW in general in the Eastern Cape, as
well as HIV burden and gaps in engagement in PMTCT among
this population