Background Sex workers are at disproportionate risk of violence and sexual and emotional
ill health, harms that have been linked to the criminalisation of sex work. We synthesised …

Background The psychological health of female sex workers (FSWs) has emerged as a
major public health concern in many low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Key risk …

The purpose was to assess prevalence of suicidality, depression, post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD), and anxiety among female sex workers (FSW). A systematic review and …

Female sex workers (FSWs) are at increased risk of mental health problems, including mood
disorders and substance abuse, and we need to understand the origins of these to treat and …

Introduction Sex 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 …

Background Sex workers in South Africa are exposed to high levels of violence, yet little is
known about their mental health needs. This study aims to understanding the prevalence of …

Abstract Background In Cambodia, there has been an increase in entertainment work as a
result of the breakdown of the traditional brothel-based sex industry, presenting new …

Intimate partner violence is prevalent among female sex workers (FSWs) in China, and it is
significantly associated with mental health problems among FSWs. However, limited studies …

Objectives To examine how work-related mobility among female sex workers (FSWs) is
associated with gender-based violence (GBV) in Iringa, Tanzania. Design Cross-sectional …

Background Despite high rates of gender-based violence (GBV) in India, culturally sensitive
measures that examine universal and culturally relevant trauma reactions are lacking …