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Demography and sex work characteristics of female sex workers in India [PDF]
BMC International Health and Human Rights, 2006 Abstract Background The majority of sex work in India is clandestine due to unfavorable legal environment and discrimination against female sex workers (FSWs). We report data on who these women are and when they get involved with sex work that could assist in increasing the reach of HIV prevention activities for them.
Dandona, Rakhi +7 more
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Psychological distress among female sex workers [PDF]
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 1977 The prevalence and correlates of psychological distress were examined in a sample of 171 female sex workers in Queensland. It was found that 28 per cent were above the GHQ-28 threshold for mild psychiatric morbidity, a rate that is not appreciably different from that of women in the general community.
Boyle, F. M. +6 more
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Relationship between female sex workers and gatekeeper: The impact on female sex worker’s mental health in China [PDF]
Psychology, Health & Medicine, 2013 Global literature suggests that gatekeepers exert enormous influences on lives of female sex workers (FSWs). However, virtually no available studies have examined the FSW-gatekeeper relationship (F-G relationship) and its impact on FSW's mental health. The current study was conducted in 2008-2009 in two cities of southwest China.
Chen, Zhang +4 more
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Gonococcal tonsillar infection in a female sex worker
Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS, 2021 Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease that can be seen worldwide. Gonorrhea usually presents with the genital disorder. Nevertheless, rare clinical manifestation can also be seen. Here, the authors would like to present the case of a female prostitute presenting with repeated tonsillitis and finally diagnosed for ...
Sookaromdee, Pathum +2 more
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Female sex workers and fear of stigmatisation [PDF]
Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2005 Female sex workers are often forced to work underground and away from their local communities. Historical records show that female sex workers have been frequently singled out for social control and treated as a distinct section of the community. This social rejection and isolation has serious repercussions on the health provisions to them and on their
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HIV prevention among female sex workers in Africa [PDF]
SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS, 2012 Sex work occurs to meet the demand for sexual services and is a universal phenomenon. In Africa sex work takes many forms and is an important source of income for many women. Yet sex worker reproductive health needs remain largely unmet. The criminalisation of sex work; community and service provider stigma; violence; substance use and limited access ...
Scheibe, A, Drame, FM, Shannon, K
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Tailoring combination HIV prevention for female sex workers [PDF]
The Lancet HIV, 2018 [Image: see text]
Ortblad, Katrina F +1 more
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Psychiatric morbidity among female commercial sex workers.
Indian journal of psychiatry, 2017 Psychological distress is higher in women working in sex industry. The various psycho social issues are associated with female commercial sex workers (FCSWs). The host of psychosocial vulnerabilities including, childhood sexual abuse, exposure to childhood physical abuse, poverty, interpersonal violence in adulthood, sexually transmitted diseases, and ...
Iaisuklang, Marboh Goretti, Ali, Arif
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Introducing Female Condoms to Female Sex Workers in Central America
International Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 2010 Female condoms have a potential role in reducing HIV infection among female sex workers in Central America. Research on how to introduce female condoms to this population is warranted.Two rounds of focus groups with sex workers (115 in round one and 81 in round two) were conducted in El Salvador and Nicaragua in 2007-2008.
Natasha, Mack +4 more
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Safe sex norm questionnaire for female sex workers: development and validation study in Iran [PDF]
Public Health, 2018 The aim of the present study was to develop and validate a safe sex norm questionnaire as an appropriate instrument which would be adaptable to the female sex worker (FSW) population.A mixed method study.Appropriate content was prepared through a literature review.
Z. Jorjoran Shushtari +5 more
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