Prevalence of suicidality, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety among female sex workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Millán-Alanís, Juan Manuel; Carranza-Navarro, Farid; León-Gutiérrez, Humberto de; Leyva-Camacho, Paloma Calafia; Guerrero-Medrano, Andrea Fernanda; Barrera, Francisco J.; Lopez, Leticia Elizabeth Garza; Saucedo-Uribe, Erasmo

doi:10.1007/s00737-021-01144-1

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“…ex., trouble de l’humeur, trouble de stress post-traumatique; Grudzen et al, 2009, 2011). Ces résultats sont conformes à ceux observés dans des études effectuées auprès d’autres populations œuvrant dans le secteur de l’industrie du sexe, comme les résultats d’une méta-analyse récente réalisée par Millan-Alanis et al (2021) sur les personnes qui font de la prostitution. Les difficultés psychologiques peuvent s’expliquer par la présence d’importants facteurs de risque (p.…”

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Profil sociodémographique et psychosexuel des acteur.trices dans les films pornographiques : Un examen de la portée.

Ouellet¹,

Côté²,

Audet³

et al. 2023

Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne

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Cet examen de la portée visait à synthétiser les connaissances sur le profil sociodémographique et psychosexuel des acteur.trices dans les films pornographiques. L’étude a été effectuée selon les lignes directrices PRISMA adaptées pour la rédaction d’un examen de la portée (scoping review). Une recherche de la littérature a été effectuée dans cinq bases de données électroniques et des recherches manuelles ont été effectuées. Les critères étaient les suivants : (1) les données doivent provenir de sources primaires; (2) les participant.es doivent avoir été payé.es pour travailler en tant qu’acteur.trices dans un film pornographique et avoir participé à une activité sexuelle dans ce film; (3) les données doivent inclure des informations sur le profil de ces participant.es. Les études anecdotiques ont été exclues. Au total, 18 études ont rencontré ces critères. Les résultats montrent que la majorité des acteur.trices étaient caucasien.nes et hétérosexuel.les. La majorité avait au moins un diplôme d’études secondaires et un salaire annuel de 25 000 $. Les résultats montrent que ces acteur.trices vivent des difficultés et ont des besoins dans plusieurs sphères de leur vie personnelle et professionnelle (p. ex., antécédents de traumas, risque élevé de contracter des ITSS, problèmes de consommation et de santé mentale), mais qu’ils et elles démontrent certaines forces (p. ex., bonne estime de soi, bonne qualité de vie perçue). L’argent est leur principale motivation à jouer dans des films pornographiques. Ces résultats montrent l’importance de développer des programmes de prévention et d’intervention adaptés à leur réalité et qui répondent à leurs besoins.

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Profil sociodémographique et psychosexuel des acteur.trices dans les films pornographiques : Un examen de la portée.

Ouellet¹,

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Audet³

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Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne

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“…According to previous studies, they are 30 times more likely to be diagnosed with HIV than the general population 9 . Additionally, SWs may experience other chronic physical problems such as respiratory infections 10 as well as mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 11 …”

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Invisible and stigmatized: A systematic review of mental health and risk factors among sex workers

Martín-Romo

Sanmartín

Velasco

2023

Acta Psychiatr Scand

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IntroductionSex work is a common phenomenon, but socially invisible and stigmatized. Due to exposure to work‐related risks, sex workers (SWs) are vulnerable to developing health problems. However, little attention has been paid to their mental health. The purpose of this systematic review was to synthesize the existing literature on mental health and to explore risk factors related to psychopathology in sex workers.MethodsA systematic review (CRD42021268990) was conducted on the Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and PsycInfo for peer reviewer papers published between 2010 and 2022. The Newcastle‐Ottawa Scale (NOS) was used to examine the quality of the studies. Of the 527 studies identified, 30 met the inclusion criteria.ResultsMental health problems were prevalent among sex workers. Depression was the most common mental health problem; however, other psychological problems were also high, including anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation. Sex workers are exposed to numerous work‐related risks, including violence and high‐risk sexual behaviors. Despite the high prevalence of mental health problems, SWs often encounter significant barriers to accessing healthcare services.ConclusionThese results suggest the need to focus on preventive measures to promote psychological well‐being among sex workers.

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“…In Mombasa 87% had experienced GBV in their lifetime [ 15 ]. In Soweto, South Africa, GBV experience among FSW was attributed to both clients (46.8%) and police (18.5%) [ 16 ] and sometimes resulted in death [ 17 ]. In 5 Southern African countries, 70% reported experiencing physical and sexual violence in the past 12 months [ 18 ].…”

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“…Previous studies have established that exposure to violence among female sex workers has a very high tendency for suicidal ideation, attempts of suicide, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) [ 17 ]. In addition to deleterious effects on mental health, violent experiences among YFSW have been linked to an increase in HIV infections and other related health problems.…”

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Exposure to job-related violence among young female sex workers in urban slums of Southwest Nigeria

2022

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Background In Nigeria, many young girls are engaged in commercial sex work as a means of livelihood and support of dependent relatives. Although studies have documented some of the violence related issues among commercial sex workers, the plight of adolescent and young sex workers particularly in urban slums may be different in context and depth. Objective This study explored the lived experiences of violence and health related harm among vulnerable young female sex workers in urban slums in Ibadan and Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. It also analyzed their coping strategies and survival mechanisms. Design The study is cross-sectional and applied an interpretive phenomenological approach to this qualitative study through in-depth interviews. Participants Young female sex workers ages (15–24 years) who reported having experienced violence were recruited for the study. Twelve participants completed the interviews out the 20 initially contacted. Data collection and analysis Primary data were collected using in-depth interviews (IDIs). Data were transcribed using a phenomenological framework analysis. Participants’ reports based on life experiences were identified: lived experience “daily brothel life experience”; sources of violence such as law enforcement agents’ intermittent raids; violence experience with clients who often demanded sexual acts beyond the agreed scope; and coping strategies employed to mitigate the challenges. Settings The study was conducted in brothels of two selected slum areas in Ibadan and Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Results The results showed that the major motivation for engaging in commercial sex work was for economic reasons. However, there are inherent risks involved particularly for the vulnerable young people. Stigmatization from the community, clients’ uncontrolled-aggressive behavior and harassment from law enforcement agents are some of the frequent violence experiences reported. Self-help coping strategies are usually employed to prevent or mitigate the challenges. Conclusion The plight of this young people required policy and program attention towards alternative economic empowerment to rehabilitate those willing to leave the profession. Also the need to develop arm reduction interventions towards protection of young sex workers against violence.

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Prevalence of suicidality, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety among female sex workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 21 publications

References 85 publications

Profil sociodémographique et psychosexuel des acteur.trices dans les films pornographiques : Un examen de la portée.

Profil sociodémographique et psychosexuel des acteur.trices dans les films pornographiques : Un examen de la portée.

Invisible and stigmatized: A systematic review of mental health and risk factors among sex workers

Exposure to job-related violence among young female sex workers in urban slums of Southwest Nigeria

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