More indigenous Guatemalans turn to sex work, stoking HIV fears
''They've come here more and more because they can earn four, five, even 10 times what they could make in other jobs,'' said Dr. Marco García, who runs a nearby clinic offering free HIV/AIDS tests and treatment.
The clinic is treating more indigenous women than ever, he said. In the waiting room, a handful of Maya women, small children in tow, waited for medical treatment on a recent morning. ``They realize the risks of contracting diseases, but ...
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The education of sex workers about infectious disease is so important in the fight against AIDS and TB. Efforts to reduce extreme poverty can help prevent an increase in the number of sex workers that require this education.