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Nearly one-third (32.3%) of participants reported active ATS use. In the multivariable model, ATS use was associated with drug use during sex work (aOR = 17.10; 8.32\u201335.15), having moderate to severe level of substance use disorder (aOR = 3.38; 1.48\u20137.70), and engaging in sex work with multiple clients per day (two clients: aOR = 3.39; 1.36\u20138.46; three clients: aOR = 5.06; 1.81\u201314.10). A high prevalence of ATS use was documented in our sample. The presence of moderate to severe substance use disorder, the use of drugs during sex work activity, and having multiple sex work clients per day were significantly associated with active ATS use. 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