Understanding the Triple Burden of HIV, Noncommunicable Diseases, and Mental Health Conditions Among Female Sex Workers With HIV in the Dominican Republic

Clare Barrington, Deshira D. Wallace, Carolina Ruiz, Yeycy Donastorg, Martha Perez, Hoisex Gomez, Yicenia Brito Beltre, Meredith Dockery, Deanna Kerrigan

Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC)

Published online on June 03, 2026

Abstract

Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC), Volume 25, January-December 2026.
ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and mental health conditions among female sex workers with HIV in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional survey, blood ...