Bangladeshi sailors - characteristics, working conditions and HIV and AIDS-related vulnerabilities

Drawing on small-scale qualitative studies in Bangladesh, India and Nepal, this Project Briefing - part of the EMPHASIS (Enhancing Mobile Populations' Access to HIV and AIDS Information Services and Support) project - focuses on Bangladeshi sailors' knowledge of HIV- and AIDS-related diseases. Although reported HIV-risk behaviour is low, the study highlights behaviours such as the low use of condoms and habits in visiting sex workers.