Abstract Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), poverty, violence and harmful
alcohol/substance use are associated with poor mental health outcomes, but few studies …

Abstract Background Female sex workers (FSWs) in Kenya are at an increased risk of
violence, poverty, police arrest, and problematic alcohol and other substance use, all of …

Background: Sex work is a high-risk occupation for mental health problems as sex workers
are vulnerable to high rates of violence, sexual coercion, stigma and HIV. Aim: To determine …

Globally, female sex workers (FSW) experience a high prevalence of mental health
disorders, but in sub-Saharan Africa, these are rarely identified. If left untreated, mental …

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 …

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 Kenya sex work is illegal and those engaged in the trade are
stigmatized and marginalized. We explored how female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya …

Introduction Sex workers in South Africa experience high levels of trauma and mental health
issues, but little is known about their drug and alcohol use. This study assessed the …

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 …

Background: Female Sex Workers (FSWs) are at high risk of harmful alcohol and other drug
use. We use quantitative data to describe the prevalence of alcohol and other drug use and …