In the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS, Female Sex Workers (FSW) play significant role in facilitating the heterosexual transmission of the virus. Therefore, developing preventive practices with this group related to HIV/AIDS and STI is crucial to control the further spread of the virus among the general population. This research investigates the behavioral risk factors among FSWs in central Bangladesh that influence their preventive practices. The consistent use of condoms by FSWs during commercial sex act is the main preventive practice variable of interest. The research found that preventive...

Injecting Drug User (IDU) is the predominant risk group to drive the HIV epidemic in Bangladesh. Once HIV infection among IDUs reaches to a critical mark, subsequent waves of epidemic occur among other associated groups like female sex workers, partners etc. Therefore, developing appropriate health seeking behaviour with this group is crucial to control the further spread of HIV. This research investigates the factors among IDUs in central Bangladesh that influences health seeking behaviours. Seeking appropriate treatment for drug and sexual health problem is the main health seeking behaviour...