Mental health problems among female sex workers in low-and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis

TS Beattie, B Smilenova, S Krishnaratne… - PLoS …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
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 …

Psychological distress in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic: Preliminary development of an assessment scale

L Feng, Z Dong, R Yan, X Wu, L Zhang, J Ma, Y Zeng - Psychiatry research, 2020 - Elsevier
COVID-19 is now spreading worldwide, and poses some public mental health problems
which requires close attention. This study aims to develop a scale of COVID-19 related …

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), traveler behaviors, and international tourism businesses: Impact of the corporate social responsibility (CSR), knowledge …

H Han, S Lee, JJ Kim, HB Ryu - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
The international tourism industry is among the hardest-hit by the coronavirus disease
(COVID-19). Due to this tourism crisis, this research attempted to uncover the possible …

Prevalence and correlates of common mental health problems and recent suicidal thoughts and behaviours among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya

A Beksinska, Z Jama, R Kabuti, M Kungu, H Babu… - BMC psychiatry, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), poverty, violence and harmful
alcohol/substance use are associated with poor mental health outcomes, but few studies …

The Development and the Assessment of Sampling Methods for Hard-to-Reach Populations in HIV Surveillance

P Wang, C Wei, W McFarland, HF Raymond - Journal of Urban Health, 2024 - Springer
Due to stigma or legal issues, populations with higher HIV risk are often hard to reach, which
impedes accurate population estimation of HIV burden. To better sample hard-to-reach …

Satisfaction with life and psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic: An Egyptian online cross-sectional study

AH El-Monshed, A Loutfy, MT Saad, AS Ali… - African Journal of …, 2022 - journals.co.za
Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel sickness that emerged
worldwide as an unprecedented crisis and led to major effects on the daily life of the general …

Social marginalization, gender-based violence, and binge drinking among transgender women in Cambodia

S Yi, N Chann, P Chhoun, S Tuot, P Mun… - Drug and alcohol …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Transgender women experience disproportionate social stigma that may lead
to behavioral risks and poor psychological wellbeing. This study examines social and …

Mobile Link – a theory-based messaging intervention for improving sexual and reproductive health of female entertainment workers in Cambodia: study protocol of a …

C Brody, S Tuot, P Chhoun, D Swendenman… - Trials, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background In Cambodia, HIV prevalence is concentrated in key populations
including among female entertainment workers (FEWs) who may engage in direct or indirect …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of psychological distress and its association with socio-demographic and HIV-risk factors in South Africa: Findings of the 2012 HIV prevalence …

JC Mthembu, MLH Mabaso, G Khan, LC Simbayi - SSM-population health, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Background In South Africa, there are limited nationally representative data on the
prevalence and factors associated with psychological distress. This study used a 2012 …

Exposure to gender-based violence and depressive symptoms among transgender women in Cambodia: findings from the National Integrated Biological and …

S Yi, S Tuot, S Chhim, P Chhoun, P Mun… - International journal of …, 2018 - Springer
Background Transgender women are at significant risk of HIV, and they face intersecting
barriers to health, social, and legal services. However, data regarding the unique needs and …