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Afr. J. Clin. Exp. Microbiol ; 24(2): 1-9, 2023. tables
Article in English | AIM | ID: biblio-1427614

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Background: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective preventive measures against HIV infection but its success is strongly based on adherence, which in turn depends on willingness to use. This study is aimed at assessing the level of awareness and willingness to use PrEP to prevent HIV infection among female sex workers (FSWs) in Anambra State, Nigeria, and to identify factors that influence willingness to use PrEP. Methodology: The study was a cross-sectional survey involving 265 brothel-based FSWs recruited through snowballing technique. A structured questionnaire was used to collect relevant information on demographic characteristics, awareness of HIV/AIDS and transmission route, attitudes/behavior related to HIV/AIDS, and awareness of and willingness to use PrEP. Univariate and bivariate analyses with Chi square test (with Odds ratio and 95% confidence interval) was used to determine association of socio-demographic and predictive factors with willingness to use PrEP. Statistical significance was considered when p value was less than 0.05. Results: Of 265 FSW respondents, only 81 (31.2%) have heard of PrEP, 10 (3.9%) indicated they have previously used PrEP while 91.0% indicated willingness to use PrEP. Univariate analysis showed that FSWs in Onitsha had a significantly higher odds (OR=28.6, 95% CI=1.718-476.82, p=0.0006) while those from Awka had a significantly lower odds (OR=0.184, 95% CI=0.0704-0.1812, p=0.0004) of willingness to use PrEP. Also, FSWs with monthly income less than 18,000 Naira had a lower odd of willingness to use PrEP (OR=0.3980, 95% CI=0.1593-0.9945, p=0.08). Bivariate analysis shows that FSWs who wish to have more knowledge of HIV/AIDS had higher odd of willingness to use PrEP than those who did not wish to have more knowledge (OR=4.235, 95% CI=1.577­11.374, p=0.0066). Similarly, FSWs who are worried of being discriminated against have a lower odd of willingness to use PrEP than those who are not worried of being discriminated against (OR=0.3921, 95% CI=0.1582-0.9718, p=0.0439). Conclusion: Our study showed low awareness but high willingness to use PrEP among FSWs in Anambra State,Nigeria. Cost, HIV/AIDS knowledge and fear of discrimination are significant predicting factors of willingness to use HIV PrEP and should be considered when formulating PrEP policy. Adequate enlightenment on PrEP should be emphasized among FSWs.


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Humans , HIV , Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis , Genitalia, Female , Awareness , Sex Workers
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Article in English | AIM | ID: biblio-1510126

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Background Female sex workers (FSWs) are more likely to be infected by Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) than the general population. In Sub-Saharan countries, 18% of new HIV infections is attributed to FSWs. Study objective To determine HIV prevalence and its determinants among FSWs in Rwanda. Methodology A cross-sectional biological and behavioral surveillance survey in hotspots was conducted among FSWs countrywide. HIV laboratory tests were performed. Proportions and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to determine factors associated with HIV in FSWs. Results The survey enrolled 1,883 FSWs. Of 1,770 FSWs who consented for HIV testing, 607 were HIV positive, giving the prevalence of 34% (95%CI= 32.11-36.54). High HIV prevalence was associated with age of 25 years or more (aOR = 3.68; 95%, CI: 2.62­5.18) and more than 5 years of sexwork (aOR = 1.31; 95% CI: 1.05­1.63). HIV prevalence and having more than three dependents (aOR= 0.34; 95%CI=0.23-0.5) and completing secondary and beyond education (aOR=0.50; 95%CI=0.36-0.71) were inversely related. Conclusion HIV prevalence is still high among FSWs in Rwanda. Prevention strategies should target the old ones in five first years of sex work and the less educated.


Subject(s)
HIV Infections , Risk Factors , Sex Workers
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Rev. panam. salud pública ; 47: e55, 2023. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1424256

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ABSTRACT Objective. To identify sexual risk behaviors and barriers to sexual and reproductive health care (SRH) among Venezuelan female sex workers living in the Dominican Republic. Methods. This was a mixed-methods study using four focus group discussions (FGDs) and a cross-sectional quantitative survey with Venezuelan migrant female sex workers. The study was conducted from September through October 2021 in two urban areas (Santo Domingo and Puerto Plata) in the Dominican Republic. Information collected from the FGDs was analyzed using thematic content analysis, and quantitative data were analyzed using univariate descriptive statistics. Data analysis was conducted from 30 November 2021 to 20 February 2022. Results. In all, 40 Venezuelan migrant female sex workers with a median (range) age of 33 (19-49) years participated in the FGDs and survey. The FDGs identified barriers to SRH services, including immigration status and its implications for formal employment and health access, mental wellbeing, quality-of-life in the Dominican Republic, navigating sex work, perceptions of sex work, SRH knowledge, and limited social support. Findings of the quantitative analysis indicated that most participants reported feeling depressed (78%), lonely/isolated (75%), and having difficulty sleeping (88%). Participants reported an average of 10 sexual partners in the past 30 days; 55% had engaged in sexual practices while under the influence of alcohol; and only 39% had used a condom when performing oral sex in the past 30 days. Regarding AIDS/HIV, 79% had taken an HIV test in the past 6 months, and 74% knew where to seek HIV services. Conclusions. This mixed-methods study found that nationality and social exclusion have a multilayered influence on migrant female sex workers, sexual risk behaviors, and access to health care. Recommendations for effective evidence-based interventions to address sexual health knowledge need to be implemented to address risky sexual behaviors, improve access to SRH, and reduce affordability barriers.


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RESUMO Objetivo. Identificar comportamentos sexuais de risco e barreiras aos cuidados de saúde sexual e reprodutiva (SSR) entre trabalhadoras do sexo venezuelanas que vivem na República Dominicana. Métodos. Estudo de métodos mistos. Foram realizadas quatro discussões com grupos focais e uma pesquisa quantitativa transversal com trabalhadoras do sexo migrantes venezuelanas. O estudo foi realizado de setembro a outubro de 2021 em dois áreas urbanas (Santo Domingo e Puerto Plata) da República Dominicana. As informações coletadas dos grupos focais foram analisadas por meio de análise temática de conteúdo, e os dados quantitativos foram analisados por meio de estatísticas descritivas univariadas. A análise dos dados foi realizada de 30 de novembro de 2021 a 20 de fevereiro de 2022. Resultados. No total, 40 trabalhadoras do sexo migrantes venezuelanas, com mediana de idade de 33 anos (mínimo, 19; máximo, 49), participaram dos grupos focais e da pesquisa. Os grupos focais identificaram barreiras aos serviços de SSR, incluindo status de imigração e suas repercussões para o emprego formal e o acesso à saúde, bem-estar mental, qualidade de vida na República Dominicana, navegação do trabalho sexual, percepções do trabalho sexual, conhecimento de SSR e apoio social limitado. Conforme a análise quantitativa, a maioria das participantes relatou sentir-se deprimida (78%), solitária/isolada (75%) e com dificuldade para dormir (88%). As participantes relataram uma média de 10 parceiros sexuais nos últimos 30 dias; 55% praticaram sexo sob efeito de álcool; e apenas 39% usaram preservativo na prática de sexo oral nos últimos 30 dias. Em relação ao HIV/aids, 79% fizeram teste de HIV nos últimos 6 meses e 74% sabiam onde procurar serviços de HIV. Conclusões. Este estudo de métodos mistos constatou que a nacionalidade e a exclusão social têm uma influência multifacetada nas trabalhadoras do sexo migrantes, nos comportamentos sexuais de risco e no acesso à atenção à saúde. É preciso implementar recomendações para intervenções eficazes e baseadas em evidências para abordar o conhecimento da saúde sexual, visando a abordar comportamentos sexuais de risco, melhorar o acesso aos serviços de SSR e reduzir as barreiras de acessibilidade.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Emigrants and Immigrants , Sex Workers , Health Risk Behaviors , Health Services Accessibility , Social Work , Venezuela/ethnology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Focus Groups , Reproductive Health Services , Dominican Republic , Sociodemographic Factors
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Rev. panam. salud pública ; 47: e2, 2023. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1424266

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RESUMEN Objetivo. Describir los factores que determinan el uso del condón en trabajadores y trabajadoras sexuales inmigrantes venezolanos en Colombia. Métodos. Se realizó un estudio cualitativo con un enfoque hermenéutico interpretativo, en el cual se utilizó como técnica de investigación la entrevista semiestructurada, desarrolladas en el Área Metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá, Bogotá D.C. y el eje cafetero colombiano. Resultados. Se realizaron 55 entrevistas. Del total de personas entrevistadas, 60% eran hombres cisgénero, 31% mujeres cisgénero y 9% mujeres transgénero. La edad promedio de los participantes fue de 27 años. Sesenta y nueve por ciento se encuentra de manera irregular en Colombia. En cuanto a la afiliación al sistema de salud, solo 11% están afiliados. Se observó que el uso del condón en los trabajadores sexuales es inconsistente, ya que este depende de factores de tipo personal y social. Conclusiones. Los factores que influyen en el uso del condón en trabajadores y trabajadoras sexuales de origen venezolano en Colombia están determinados por diversos aspectos tanto personales como sociales. Los primeros se refieren a los conocimientos, las redes de apoyo y la percepción del riesgo, mientras que los sociales se asocian con el consumo de sustancias psicoactivas, el estigma y la discriminación, y los lugares para el ejercicio del trabajo sexual. Estos últimos son los que más influyen en el uso inconsistente del condón en hombres cisgénero y en mujeres transgénero.


ABSTRACT Objective. To describe the factors that determine condom use in Venezuelan immigrant sex workers in Colombia. Methods. A qualitative study was conducted with an interpretive hermeneutic approach, using semi-structured interviews developed in the Metropolitan Area of Aburrá Valley, Bogotá, and the Colombian coffee-growing region. Results. Fifty-five interviews were conducted. Of the total number of people interviewed, 60% were cisgender men, 31% were cisgender women, and 9% were transgender women. The average age of the participants was 27 years. Sixty-nine percent were irregular migrants in Colombia. Only 11% were affiliated with the health system. It was observed that condom use is inconsistent among sex workers, depending on personal and social factors. Conclusions. The factors that influence condom use in sex workers of Venezuelan origin in Colombia are determined by various factors, both personal and social. Personal factors relate to knowledge, support networks, and risk perception, while social factors are associated with substance use, stigma and discrimination, and the places where sex work is done. Social factors are the ones that most influence inconsistent condom use in cisgender men and transgender women.


RESUMO Objetivo. Descrever os fatores que determinam o uso de preservativo em profissionais do sexo venezuelanos imigrantes na Colômbia. Métodos. Foi realizado um estudo qualitativo com abordagem hermenêutica interpretativa, que utilizou como técnica de pesquisa a entrevista semiestruturada, desenvolvido na Região Metropolitana de Valle de Aburrá, Bogotá, D.C., e na região cafeeira colombiana. Resultados. Foram realizadas 55 entrevistas. Do total de pessoas entrevistadas, 60% eram homens cisgêneros, 31% mulheres cisgêneros e 9% mulheres transgêneros. A idade média dos participantes foi de 27 anos. Sessenta e nove por cento estão na Colômbia de forma irregular. Em relação à filiação ao sistema de saúde, apenas 11% são filiados. Observou-se que o uso de preservativo em profissionais do sexo é inconsistente, já que depende de fatores pessoais e sociais. Conclusões. Os fatores que influenciam o uso de preservativo por profissionais do sexo de origem venezuelana na Colômbia são determinados por vários aspectos pessoais e sociais. Os aspectos pessoais se referem ao conhecimento, redes de apoio e percepção de risco, enquanto os sociais estão associados ao uso de substâncias psicoativas, ao estigma e à discriminação, e aos locais onde o trabalho sexual é realizado. Esses últimos são os que mais influenciam o uso inconsistente de preservativo por homens cisgêneros e mulheres transgêneros.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Condoms/statistics & numerical data , Sex Workers/statistics & numerical data , Venezuela , Interviews as Topic , Colombia , Qualitative Research , Emigrants and Immigrants
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Acta odontol. Colomb. (En linea) ; 13(1): 52-68, 20230000. graf, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1425214

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Objetivo: reconocer la asociación entre el acceso a atención odontológica y la autopercepción de salud bucal, entendida como buena, regular o mala, según valoración subjetiva, en mujeres adultas trabajadoras sexuales. Métodos: scoping review durante octubre de 2022 en EMBASE (Elsevier), LILACS y PUBMED. Se tuvo en cuenta la guía de métodos de Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI), así como la extensión PRISMA para Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Se incluyeron estudios de corte transversal que incluían como actores de estudio a mujeres trabajadoras sexuales y los temas que aquí se abordan. La calidad de los estudios se evaluó mediante la herramienta New Castle-Ottawa. Resultados: se identifcaron 48 artículos de los cuales tres fueron finalmente incluidos en la síntesis de los resultados. La población de los estudios incluidos estuvo centrada en trabajadoras sexuales de diferentes lugares como Suiza, China e India, alrededor de las cuales se abordó el acceso a servicios de atención odontológica y la autopercepción de salud; igualmente, fue común el abordaje detemas de salud sexual. Se evidenciaron barreras económicas, sociales, culturales en el acceso a atención odontológica en trabajadoras sexuales, asimismo la salud autopercibida de las mismas fue interpretada como buena. Conclusión: se evidenció una limitada cantidad de información sobre el acceso a servicios de salud bucal por parte de trabajadoras sexuales con respecto a la información disponible en salud sexual. Por este motivo, es relevante realizar más estudios que tengan en cuenta el componente de salud bucodental en trabajadoras sexuales, teniendo en cuenta los riesgos y vulnerabilidades a las que se encuentran expuestas.


Objective: To recognize the association between access to dental care and self-perception of oral health in terms of subjective assessment as good, regular/average, or bad/poor, in adult women sex workers. Methods: A scoping review during October2022 in EMBASE (Elsevier), LILACS and PUBMED. This study takes into considerationThe Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) method guide and the PRISMA extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). The current study also includes cross-sectional studies that considered variables like sex workers, access to dental care, and self-perceived health. The quality of the studies was evaluated using the New Castle-Ottawa tool. Results: Forty-eight articles were identifed, of which three were fnally included in the synthesis of the results. The population of the included studies was focused on sex workers from diferent places such as Switzerland, China and India, the issue of access to dental care services and self-perception of health was also common addressing sexual health issues, these studies identifed economic, social, and cultural barriers in access to dental care for sex workers; also, their self-perceived health was interpreted as good. Conclusion: The limited amount of information regarding access to oral health services by sex workers, regarding information found in terms of sexual health, was evidenced; for this reason, it is important to carry out more studies that consider the oral health component in sex workers, considering the risks and vulnerabilities to which they are exposed.


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Female , Adult , Dental Care , Sex Workers , Women , Oral Health
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Enferm. foco (Brasília) ; 13(n.esp1): 1-5, set. 2022. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-1397102

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Objetivo: Relatar a experiência da organização e efetivação de uma ação de educação em saúde para a coleta de exame citopatológico em profissionais do sexo. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo sobre o relato de experiência realizado em 2018 com profissionais do sexo em uma região de prostituição no hipercentro de Belo Horizonte. Resultados: Foram desenvolvidas ações educativas em sala de espera abordando as temáticas saúde reprodutiva e sexual da mulher, dando ênfase na importância do exame ginecológico para a prevenção do câncer do colo uterino. Foram realizados 69 exames preventivos e destes 4 (5,8%) com lesão de alto grau. Conclusão: As atividades de educação em saúde permitiu uma ampliação dos olhares para além do senso comum sobre a mulher na prostituição como também levou a uma reflexão acerca da importância da garantia do acesso as informações e serviços de saúde. (AU)


Objective: Report the experience of the organization and implementation of a health education action for the collection of cytopathological examination in sex workers. Methods: This is a descriptive study on the experience report carried out in 2018 with sex workers in a prostitution region in the Belo Horizonte hypercenter. Results: Educational actions were developed in the waiting room addressing the themes of women's reproductive and sexual health, emphasizing the importance of gynecological examination for the prevention of cervical cancer. 69 preventive exams were carried out and of these 4 (5.8%) with high grade lesion. Conclusion: Health education activities allowed an expansion of views beyond the common sense about women in prostitution, as well as led to a reflection on the importance of guaranteeing access to health information and services. (AU)


Objetivo: Informar la experiencia de la organización e implementación de una acción de educación en salud para la recolección de exámenes citopatológicos en trabajadoras sexuales. Métodos: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo del relato de experiencia realizado en 2018 con trabajadoras sexuales en una región de prostitución del hipercentro de Belo Horizonte. Resultados: En la sala de espera se desarrollaron acciones educativas que abordan los temas de salud sexual y reproductiva de la mujer, destacando la importancia del examen ginecológico para la prevención del cáncer cervicouterino. Se realizaron 69 exámenes preventivos y de estos 4 (5,8%) con lesión de alto grado. Conclusión: Las actividades de educación para la salud permitieron ampliar las visiones más allá del sentido común sobre las mujeres en la prostitución, así como propiciar una reflexión sobre la importancia de garantizar el acceso a la información y los servicios de salud. (AU)


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Health Education , Sex Workers , Papanicolaou Test
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Rev. chil. infectol ; 39(2): 117-225, abr. 2022. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1388345

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INTRODUCCIÓN: En Chile, el cáncer de cuello uterino (CCU) es la segunda causa de muerte por neoplasias malignas en la mujer. El principal agente causal es el virus papiloma humano (VPH). Comparando con la población general, los o las trabajadoras(es) sexuales (TS) tienen alto riesgo de adquirir VPH. OBJETIVO: Analizar la prevalencia y genotipos del VPH cervical y vaginal en TS que se atienden en un Centro de Salud Sexual de Santiago, Chile. Pacientes y MÉTODO: Se realizó un estudio transversal en 97 mujeres TS, de 19 a 70 años de edad. Se obtuvieron dos muestras por paciente, una de exocérvix y otra de paredes vaginales. El ADN de VPH fue identificado por reacción de polimerasa en cadena (RPC) y su genotipo fue investigado para 32 tipos de VPH. RESULTADOS: La prevalencia de VPH global fue de 45%, observándose portación cervical en 41,2% y vaginal en 36,1%, con una coinfección de 32%. El 63% de las muestras tenía genotipos de alto riesgo. Los VPH de alto riesgo más frecuentes fueron el VPH 66 (12%), VPH 58 (9,3%), seguidos por VPH 16, VPH 59 y VPH 82 con igual frecuencia (8% c/u). Treinta y dos mujeres (43%) fueron infectadas con genotipos múltiples. CONCLUSIÓN: El VPH es una infección frecuente entre las TS. Este es el primer estudio en Chile sobre prevalencia y genotipos de VPH en TS.


BACKGROUND: In Chile, cervical cancer is the second leading cause of death from malignancy in women. The main causal agent of cervical cancer is the human papillomavirus (HPV). Compared with the general population, sex workers (SW) are at increased risk of acquiring HPV. AIM: To analyze the prevalence and genotypes of cervical and vaginal HPV in female SW attending a Sexual Control Centre. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 97 women (19-70 years old). Two samples were taken per patient, one from exocervix and the other from vaginal walls. HPV DNA. was identified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and genotyping using specific probes for 32 types of HPV. RESULTS: The overall frequency of HPV was 45%, 41.2% in cervical carrier and 36.1% in vaginal carrier, 32% were co-infected, 63% of HPV were high-risk genotypes. The most frequent high-risk HPV was HPV 66 (12%), HPV 58 (9.3%), followed by HPV 16, HPV 59 and HPV 82 with the same frequency (8% each one). Thirty two (43%) of females were infected with multiple genotypes. CONCLUSION: HPV is frequent infection among SW. This is the first study in Chile on the prevalence and genotypes of HPV in sex workers.


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Humans , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Young Adult , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/pathology , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms/epidemiology , Papillomavirus Infections/epidemiology , Alphapapillomavirus/genetics , Sex Workers , Papillomaviridae/genetics , DNA, Viral/analysis , DNA, Viral/genetics , Chile/epidemiology , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies , Genotype
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Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet ; 44(3): 258-263, Mar. 2022. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1387879

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Abstract Objective To identify the age when individuals first perceive gender incongruence (GI) and to compare sociodemographic data of female-to-male (FtM) and male-tofemale (MtF) transgender individuals assisted at an outpatient service. Methods The present cross-sectional study was conducted through a review of the medical records of individuals diagnosed with GI at a single specialized outpatient service in the city of Ribeirão Preto, state of São Paulo, Brazil. Results A total of 193 medical records from 2010 to 2018 were evaluated, and 109 (56.5%) patients had GI since childhood. The FtM transgender individuals perceived GI in childhood more often than the MtF transgender individuals (odds ratio [OR]: 2.06, 95% confidence interval [95%CI]: 1.11-3.81) Unattended hormone use was highest among the MtF group (69.6% versus 32.3%; OR: 4.78, 95%CI: 2.53-9.03). All of the individuals who were engaged in prostitution or were diagnosed with a sexuallytransmitted infection, including HIV, were in the MtF group. Conclusion Despite the more prevalent perception of GI in childhood among the FtM group, social issues were more prevalent among the MtF group, which may be the result of social marginalization.


Resumo Objetivo Identificar o período da vida emque indivíduos indentificaram pela primeira vez sua incongruência de gênero (IG), e comparar os dados sociodemográficos de homens e mulheres transgêneros (trans) atendidos em um ambulatório. Métodos Estudo transversal realizado por meio de revisão dos prontuários de pessoas com IG em ambulatório especializado de Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brasil. Resultados Foram avaliados 193 prontuários de 2010 a 2018, e 109 (56.5%) pacientes apresentavamIG desde a infância. Homens trans perceberam a IG na infância com mais frequência do que as mulheres trans (razão de probabilidades [RP]: 2.06, intervalo de confiança de 95% [IC95%]: 1.11-3.81). O uso de hormônio sem supervisão foi maior entre as mulheres trans (69.6% versus 32.3%; RP: 4.78; IC95%: 2.53-9.03). Todos as pessoas que estavam inseridas na prostituição ou que apresentavam algum diagnóstico de infecção sexualmente transmissível, incluindo o HIV, eram mulherestrans. Conclusão Apesar da percepção mais prevalente da IG na infância entre homens trans, os agravos sociais foram mais prevalentes entre as mulheres trans, o que pode ser resultado da marginalização social.


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Humans , Male , Female , Sexually Transmitted Diseases/diagnosis , Sex Workers , Gender Dysphoria , Sexual and Gender Minorities
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Interface (Botucatu, Online) ; 26: e210591, 2022.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1364995

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Este artigo analisa inquéritos policiais referentes a feminicídios de trabalhadoras sexuais ocorridos no município de Porto Alegre entre 2006 e 2010. Trata-se de um estudo de caso que investigou 12 relatos de feminicídios ocorridos com prostitutas e identificados em 94 inquéritos policiais referentes a assassinatos de mulheres, disponibilizados pela Delegacia de Homicídios do município. Os feminicídios foram classificados segundo três categorias: crimes da miséria, pois todas as mulheres mortas eram muito pobres; crimes de ódio, nos quais houve estupro, mutilações, tortura e uso extremado de instrumentos letais; e crimes sexuais, nos quais houve violência sexual. No período estudado, os feminicídios de trabalhadoras sexuais apresentaram frequência elevada em relação a outras mulheres. Essas mortes expressam o descaso e a misoginia da sociedade patriarcal e a pouca valia dessas vidas humanas. (AU)


Este artículo analiza investigaciones de la policía relativas a feminicidios de trabajadoras sexuales habidos en el municipio de Porto Alegre entre 2006 y 2010. Se trata de un estudio de caso que investigó 12 relatos de feminicidios ocurrido con prostitutas e identificados en 94 investigaciones de la policía referentes a asesinatos de mujeres, puestos a disposición por la Comisaría de Homicidios del municipio. Los feminicidios se clasificaron en tres categorías: crímenes de la miseria, puesto que todas las mujeres muertas eran muy pobres; crímenes de odio, en los cuales hubo violación, mutilaciones, tortura y uso extremado de instrumentos letales; y crímenes sexuales, en los que hubo violencia sexual. En el período estudiado, los feminicidios de trabajadoras sexuales presentaron una frecuencia elevada con relación a otras mujeres. Esas muertes expresan el poco caso y la misoginia de la sociedad patriarcal y el poco valor dado a esas vidas humanas. (AU)


This article presents the feminicides among sex workers in the city of Porto Alegre, in the years 2006-2010. A case study analyses 12 feminicides that occurred in prostitutes and were identified in 94 police inquiries, referring to the women murders available by the Police State Department of the city. Feminicides were characterized into three categories: crimes of misery, because all the women were very poor; hate crimes, in which were rape, mutilations, torture and extreme use of lethal instruments; and sexual crimes in which were sexual violence. During the period studied, feminicides by sexual workers were highly frequent in relation to other women. These deaths express the neglect and the misogyny of patriarchal society and the little value of these human lives. (AU)


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Humans , Female , Women , Sex Workers , Homicide , Brazil , Violence Against Women
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Afr. health sci. (Online) ; 22(2): 37-45, 2022. tables
Article in English | AIM | ID: biblio-1400309

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Background: Kenya's Key and Affected Populations (KAP) ­ men who have sex with men (MSM), female sex workers, peoplewho inject drugs (PWID), and young women aged 18-24 ­ often experience stigma and discrimination in Kenyan health care settings due to their identity and/or behaviors, which can deter facility-based testing for HIV. Kenya has promoted self-testing as a means to reach these communities. Objectives: To identify KAP perspectives on self-testing and place our findings within Kenya's human rights and legal context. Methods: We conducted 4 focus group discussions (FGD) and 16 in-depth interviews (IDI). One FGD was conducted with each of the following communities: MSM, female sex workers, PWID, and young women aged 18-24. 1-4 IDI were conducted with each KAP community, and 1-3 IDI were conducted with health professionals working on HIV care in each study site. The semi-structured question guideline included one question soliciting opinions on self-testing. Results: KAP support self-testing in concept, however prevailing concerns among participants included access to pre- and posttest counseling services, as well as risk for harms (self-inflicted and otherwise) that might result from a positive result. Conclusion: Kenya should ensure that human rights are promoted and respected through implementing rights-based policies and practices for HIV self-testing, including pre- and post-test counseling.


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HIV Infections , Counseling , Delivery of Health Care , Sex Workers , Self-Testing , Diagnosis
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African Journal of Reproductive Health ; 26(5): 1-9, May 2022;. Tables
Article in English | AIM | ID: biblio-1382106

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The sexual and reproductive health of female sex workers in Southern Africa is particularly important, given the high prevalence of HIV among this population. This paper presents the results of a rapid assessment study conducted prior to the implementation of the "SRHR-HIV Knows No Borders" project in six Southern African countries. Trained interviewers interviewed 20 sex workers across 10 high migration communities. Data were analysed thematically. Participants were well informed about and were able toaccess preventive methods for STIs and pregnancy, although reports of condom failures were common. While sex workers found SRH services easily accessible, many reported experiences of stigma and discrimination when accessing them. Physical and sexual violence were common occurrences among participants, both from their clients and the police. In addition to addressing stigma within the healthcare and broader community, interventions could provide opportunities for those looking to exit the industry by providing skills training and microfinance support. (Afr J Reprod Health 2022; 26[5]: 72-80).


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Patient Acceptance of Health Care , Sex Workers , Reproductive Health , Prevalence , HIV , Africa, Southern , Social Stigma
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Afr. j. AIDS res. (Online) ; 21(2): 183-193, 28 Jul 2022. Tables
Article in English | AIM | ID: biblio-1391072

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This study focuses on female sex workers as a key population group that suffers a degree of vulnerability according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Key populations refer to people at heightened risk of contracting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) due to specific behaviours and social and legal environments which increase their vulnerability to the virus. Key populations are disproportionately affected by HIV, yet they have less access to HIV services compared to the general population. The coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown and its restrictive measures have further widened the inequalities and gaps in accessing HIV services for this group. A descriptive phenomenological study was undertaken to explore female sex workers' experiences of utilisation of HIV services during COVID-19. The study setting was the Bulawayo Metropolitan Province, Zimbabwe. Data were collected through in-depth individual interviews with 10 female sex workers. Purposive sampling coupled with snowballing was utilised for recruiting participants. Data were analysed guided by the seven-step Colaizzi technique. Rigour was ensured through adhering to Lincoln and Guba's trustworthiness criteria. The study found that the COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected the livelihoods of sex workers and their utilisation of HIV services. There was limited access to HIV services due to an initial lack of travel authorisation letters and financial challenges experienced by study participants. In addition, the quality of care in health care facilities was further compromised by poor screening processes and reduced provider-client interactions. Maintaining access to HIV services for female sex workers during pandemics is critical for the country to attain HIV epidemic control.


Subject(s)
HIV , Sex Workers , Sexual Vulnerability , COVID-19 , Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services , Financial Stress
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Chinese Journal of Epidemiology ; (12): 517-522, 2022.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-935420

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Objective: To analyze the work indicators of China Comprehensive AIDS Response Program (China CARES) and provide reference for future work of the program. Methods: The scores of each indicator were calculated, and different scores among different types of program areas were compared. The M(Q1,Q3) was used to describe the score of each indicator. The entropy weight method was used to calculate the composite score of each indicator and the composite score was translated into a 100-point system and compared among indicators. Results: In terms of the first-level indicators, organizational leadership and management (96.0 points), publicity and education (94.0 points), and innovative strategies and measures (98.0 points) got relatively high scores; while comprehensive social governance of AIDS prevention (72.0 points) was with the lowest score. The scores of publicity and education and comprehensive intervention in county-level program areas were significantly lower than those in urban areas. For secondary indicators, the indicator with relatively lower scores included "condom use among female sex workers last time" (70.0 points)", "at least one local key population has an increase in the number of people receiving HIV testing compared with the previous year" (70.0 points)", "colleges and occupational schools set up AIDS-related self-service facilities" (65.0 points), "HIV testing among the arrested people suspected of prostitution, adultery, drug users and traffickers" (55.0 points) and "condom use among men who have sex with men during last episode" (50.0 points). The "indicator 3 comprehensive intervention" contributed most to the evaluation, while "indicator 7 innovation strategies and measures" played a minor role in the evaluation results. Conclusions: The overall situation of AIDS Response Program in 2020 was good, but the progress in different word areas was not yet balanced. The two areas of comprehensive intervention and comprehensive social governance of AIDS prevention should be strengthened. It is also suggested that relevant indicators be adjusted appropriately to improve evaluation indicators system and comprehensively promote the program.


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Female , Humans , Male , Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/prevention & control , China/epidemiology , HIV Infections/epidemiology , Homosexuality, Male , Program Evaluation , Sex Workers , Sexual and Gender Minorities
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Saúde Soc ; 31(4): e210855pt, 2022. graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1424461

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Resumo Este artigo analisa a divulgação das profilaxias pré (PrEP) e pós-exposição (PEP) ao HIV, considerando o papel histórico das campanhas de prevenção à aids. São utilizadas 24 peças de comunicação sobre PrEP, PEP e PC (Prevenção Combinada), produzidas entre 2016 e 2019 e publicadas no site e mídias sociais do Ministério da Saúde, e o depoimento de 30 usuários(as) das profilaxias - que incluem gays, mulheres trans/travestis e profissionais do sexo - na região metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro. As peças foram classificadas quanto ao tipo, ano, público e informação de acesso, e os resultados foram interpretados a partir de três eixos: sexualidade e risco; gênero, emoções e moralidades; deslocamentos do preservativo. A análise indicou o apagamento das expressões de sexualidade e o predomínio de uma linguagem abstrata e esquemática, pressupondo um público racional e individualista, com o preservativo associado à ideia de "risco sexual". Os relatos dos(as) usuários(as) quanto à divulgação de informações sobre essas profilaxias evidenciaram sua insuficiência. Concluímos que ocorre uma baixa exploração do potencial das campanhas de comunicação, orientadas pela realidade sociocultural dos segmentos sociais, comprometendo o acesso às profilaxias. Assim, a biomedicalização da prevenção e o avanço do conservadorismo prejudicam a resposta brasileira à aids.


Abstract This article analyzes the advertisement of pre-exposure (PrEP) and post-exposure (PEP) prophylaxis treatment for HIV considering the historical role of AIDS prevention campaigns in Brazil. A total of 24 pieces of communication on PrEP, PEP, and CP (Combined Prevention), produced from 2016 to 2019 and published on the website and social media of the Brazilian Ministry of Health were analyzed in addition to the testimony of 30 users of prophylaxis - including gays, trans women/travestis, and sex workers - in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro. The materials were classified according to type, year, audience, and access information, and the results were interpreted from four axes: contextualization of the communication pieces and the experience of the interlocutors with the information; sexuality and risk; gender, emotions, and moralities; and condom displacements. The analysis indicated the erasure of expressions of sexuality and the predominance of an abstract and structured language, presupposing a rational and individualistic public, with condoms associated with "sexual risk." Users' reports regarding the advertisement of information on these prophylaxis reveals its insufficiency. We conclude that the potential of information and communication campaigns, guided by the sociocultural reality of social segments, has been little explored, compromising access to prophylaxis. Thus, the biomedicalization of prevention and the advance of conservatism in Brazil hinder the Brazilian response to AIDS.


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Humans , Male , Female , HIV , Communication , Sexuality , Unsafe Sex , Disease Prevention , Sex Workers , Sexual and Gender Minorities
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Rev. cient. Esc. Univ. Cienc. Salud ; 8(2): 6-15, jul.-dic. 2021. tab.
Article in Spanish | LILACS, BIMENA | ID: biblio-1519298

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Antecedentes: En la infección por VIH la adherencia al tratamiento es fundamental para lograr llevar al paciente a una carga viral (CV) no detectable, y así disminuir la transmisibilidad del virus. Objetivo: Describir el impacto de la consejería intensificada en adherencia (CIA) como estrategia al fallo virológico en pacientes en terapia antirretroviral del Hospital Nacional Doctor Mario Catarino Rivas de julio 2019 a febrero 2020. Metodología: Investigación descriptiva observacional, longitudinal. Incluyó pacientes adultos y niños en terapia antirretro- viral con carga viral mayor de 1000 copias/ml. Se obtuvo una muestra de 225 pacientes. Resultados: Se incluyeron 225 pacientes a los cuales se inició la CIA, 56% del sexo femenino, 47% de 36 a 65 años, 26% de 20 a 35 años y 25% eran de edad pediátrica. Se identificó alguna barrera para el cumplimiento de la adherencia en el 65% de los pacientes, siendo la principal, problemas de cumplimiento de horarios en la toma del medicamento, justificado por trabajo y otras actividades en un 17%. Del total de los pacientes, el 21% (48) culminaron la intervención de 4 sesiones hasta febrero 2020, lográndose reducción de la carga viral a menos de 1000 copias/ml en el 48% de ellos, quienes en un 57% habían comenzado la CIA con CV entre 1000 -10,000 copias/ml. Conclusión/Recomendación: Con esta intervención piloto se evidencia el beneficio obtenido a través del CIA en aquellos pacientes con fallo virológico, cuya barrera es el incumplimiento en la toma de su medicación, sobre todo lo que tienen CV entre 1000 y 10,000 copias, por lo que se sugiere protocolizar para toda la atención integral del país...(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Treatment Adherence and Compliance , Sex Workers
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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; 26(8): 3053-3064, ago. 2021. tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1285949

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Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é identificar fatores associados ao conhecimento e utilização de estratégias de prevenção combinada do HIV entre mulheres trabalhadoras do sexo (MTS). Estudo epidemiológico transversal, utilizando o método Respondent Driven Sampling (RDS). Foram realizadas análises descritivas após ajustes requeridos pelo método RDS. Para investigar fatores associados ao conhecimento de PEP e PrEP e utilização do preservativo feminino foi usada a regressão de Poisson, utilizando como medida de associação o Odds Ratio. MTS sem vínculo com ONGs, que não receberam material informativo sobre prevenção e/ou participaram de palestras nos últimos seis meses e que não se identificam como MTS nos serviços de saúde têm menos conhecimento sobre PEP e PrEP e utilizam com menor frequência o preservativo feminino. De maneira geral, as MTS não têm conhecimento e acesso suficiente às tecnologias de prevenção combinada do HIV a ponto de usufruir de seus benefícios. Consideramos que a adoção de modelos diferenciados de cuidados voltados para MTS em parceria com ONGs pode ser uma estratégia efetiva para ampliação do conhecimento e utilização das tecnologias de prevenção do HIV no Brasil.


Abstract This article aims to Identify factors associated with knowledge and use of combined HIV prevention strategies among female sex workers (FSW). Cross-sectional epidemiological study, using the Respondent Driven Sampling (RDS) method. Descriptive analyzes were performed after adjustments required by the RDS method. To investigate factors associated with knowledge of PEP and PrEP and use of the female condom, Poisson regression was applied, using odds ratio as an association measure. FSW not affiliated with NGOs, who did not receive informational material on prevention and / or participated in lectures in the last six months and who do not identify themselves as FSW in healthcare service facilities have less knowledge about PEP and PrEP and use the female condom less frequently. In general, FSW do not have sufficient knowledge and access to combined HIV prevention methods to take advantage of their benefits. We believe that the adoption of different models of care for FSW in partnership with NGOs can be an effective strategy for expanding knowledge and use of HIV prevention methods in Brazil.


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Humans , Female , HIV Infections/prevention & control , HIV Infections/epidemiology , Sex Workers , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies , Cities
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Texto & contexto enferm ; 30: e20200560, 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | BDENF, LILACS | ID: biblio-1280702

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ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the scientific evidence on COVID-19 coping and prevention strategies implemented to female sex workers in the context of several countries. Methods: this is an integrative literature review, with data collected in the PubMed, Scopus, Virtual Health Library and Google Scholar databases using the Boolean descriptors "COVID-19" and "sex workers" and "Delivery of Health Care", with a time frame from 2019 to 2020. A priori, 215 publications were found. After selection, anchored in the inclusion criteria and in the answer to the guiding question, 19 articles were used, whose information was organized in a synoptic table, and the texts were analyzed using semantic content. Results: after content analysis of actions implemented or recommended in different countries, so that female sex workers can prevent contamination by Sars-CoV-2, four categories were highlighted: programmatic/governmental actions and responses from society; combating the stigmas involved in sex work; health education through technological/digital and media resources; adjustment of health services. Conclusion: gender, race and class inequalities, as well as social stigmas, have been maintained by states governed by patriarchy and, therefore, are the main barriers for female sex workers to adopt strategies to combat COVID-19. Even so, intersectoral actions have been implemented/recommended in several countries such as the adjustment of sexual health services, financial incentives to improve the services of signal operators and digital technologies to implement effective actions to promote health education and enable the distribution of inputs for individual protection and prevention.


RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la evidencia científica sobre las estrategias de afrontamiento y prevención del COVID-19 implementadas a las trabajadoras sexuales, en el contexto de varios países. Métodos: revisión integradora de la literatura, con datos recopilados en las bases de datos PubMed, Scopus, Virtual Health Library y Google Scholar utilizando los descriptores booleanos "COVID-19" and "sex workers" and "Delivery of Health Care", con un marco temporal de 2019 a 2020. A priori, se encontraron 215 publicaciones. Tras la selección, anclada en los criterios de inclusión y en la respuesta a la pregunta orientadora, se utilizaron 19 artículos, cuya información se organizó en la tabla sinóptica y los textos se analizaron a través del contenido semántico. Resultados: luego del análisis de contenido de las acciones implementadas o recomendadas en diferentes países, para que las trabajadoras sexuales puedan prevenir la contaminación por Sars-CoV-2, se destacaron cuatro categorías: acciones programáticas/gubernamentales y respuestas de la sociedad; combatir los estigmas relacionados con el trabajo sexual; educación para la salud a través de recursos tecnológicos/digitales y mediáticos; reajuste de los servicios de salud. Conclusión: las inequidades de género, raza y clase, así como los estigmas sociales, han sido mantenidos por estados gobernados por el patriarcado y, por lo tanto, son las principales barreras para que las trabajadoras sexuales adopten estrategias para enfrentar el COVID-19. Aun así, se han implementado/recomendado acciones intersectoriales en varios países como el reajuste de los servicios de salud sexual, incentivos financieros para mejorar los servicios de los operadores de señales y tecnologías digitales para implementar acciones efectivas que promuevan la educación en salud y permitan la distribución de insumos para la protección y prevención individual.


RESUMO Objetivo: analisar as evidências científicas sobre as estratégias de enfrentamento e prevenção à COVID-19 implementadas às trabalhadoras sexuais, no contexto de diversos países. Métodos: revisão integrativa de literatura, com dados coletados nas bases PubMed, Scopus, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde e Google Scholar usando os descritores booleanos "COVID-19" and "sex workers" and "Delivery of Health Care", com recorte temporal de 2019 a 2020. Encontrou-se, a priori, 215 publicações. Após a seleção, ancorada nos critérios de inclusão e na resposta à pergunta norteadora, aproveitaram-se 19 artigos, cujas informações foram organizadas no quadro sinóptico e os textos analisados mediante o conteúdo semântico. Resultados: após análise de conteúdo das ações implementadas ou recomendadas nos diversos países, para que as profissionais do sexo possam se prevenir da contaminação pelo SARS-Cov-2, foram evidenciadas quatro categorias: ações programáticas/governamentais e respostas da sociedade; combate aos estigmas envoltos do trabalho sexual; educação em saúde através de recursos tecnológicos/digitais e midiáticos; readequação dos serviços de saúde. Conclusão: as iniquidades de gênero, raça e classe, bem como os estigmas sociais têm sido mantidas por Estados regidos pelo patriarcado e, por isso, são as principais barreiras para adoção de estratégias de enfrentamento à COVID-19 por parte das trabalhadoras sexuais. Ainda assim, ações intersetoriais foram implementadas/recomendadas em diversos países como a readequação dos serviços de saúde sexual, incentivos financeiros para melhoria dos serviços das operadoras de sinal e tecnologias digitais para implementação de ações efetivas à promoção da educação em saúde e possibilitar a distribuição de insumos para proteção e prevenção individual.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Women's Health , Coronavirus Infections , Pandemics , Sex Workers , Gender Identity
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Texto & contexto enferm ; 30: e20200475, 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-1290271

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the health vulnerabilities of transgender sex workers. Method: an integrative review conducted in July 2020 in the PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, CINAHL, IBECS and LILACS databases, with no language or time restrictions. The following descriptors indexed in DeCS and MESH and their respective synonyms were used: "Transgender persons", "Sex workers" and "Health vulnerability". The data were analyzed based on thematic analysis. Results: a total of 547 articles were retrieved and, after the selection and analysis process, 34 were included in this review. Four thematic classes emerged: "Knowledge, prevention and exposure to STIs in sex work"; "Use (and abuse) of illegal substances and alcohol"; "The social and structural dimension of vulnerabilities: from weakened support networks to violence reproduced against dissident bodies"; and "Psychosocial diseases, discrimination and challenges of transgender sex workers". Conclusion: the health vulnerabilities experienced by transgender sex workers are marked by discrimination, social exclusion, stigma, incarceration contexts, physical, psychological and sexual violence and use of illegal substances and alcohol, in addition to difficulties in accessing essential services such as health, education and leisure.


RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar las vulnerabilidades en términos de salud de las personas transgénero que ofrecen servicios profesionales de sexo. Método: revisión integradora realizada en julio de 2020 en las siguientes bases de datos PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, CINAHL, IBECS y LILACS, sin restricciones de idioma o de tiempo. Se utilizaron los descriptores indexados en DeCS y en MESH y sus respectivos sinónimos: "Personas transgénero", "Profesionales del sexo" y "Vulnerabilidad en términos de salud". Los datos se analizaron sobre la base del análisis temático. Resultados: se recuperó un total de 547 artículos y, luego del proceso de selección y análisis, 34 de ellos fueron incluidos en esta revisión. Surgieron cuatro clases temáticas: "El conocimiento, la prevención y la exposición a las ITS en el trabajo sexual"; "El uso (y abuso) de sustancias ilícitas y del alcohol"; "La dimensión social y estructural de las vulnerabilidades: de las redes de apoyo debilitadas a las diversas formas de violencia reproducidas contra los cuerpos disidentes"; y "Las enfermedades psicosociales, la discriminación y los desafíos de las personas transgénero que ofrecen servicios profesionales de sexo". Conclusión: las vulnerabilidades en términos de salud experimentadas por las personas transgénero que ofrecen servicios profesionales de sexo están marcadas por la discriminación, la exclusión social, el estigma, los contextos de encarcelamiento, la violencia física, psicológica y sexual y el uso de sustancias ilícitas y de alcohol, además de las dificultades para acceder a los servicios esenciales como salud, educación y recreación.


RESUMO Objetivo: identificar as vulnerabilidades em saúde das pessoas transgênero profissionais do sexo. Método: revisão integrativa realizada em julho de 2020 nas bases PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, CINAHL, IBECS e LILACS, sem restrição de idioma e tempo. Utilizaram-se os descritores indexados no DECS e MESH e seus respectivos sinônimos: "Pessoas transgênero", "Profissionais do sexo" e "Vulnerabilidade em Saúde". Os dados foram analisados a partir da análise temática. Resultados: foram resgatados 547 artigos e, após o processo de seleção e análise, 34 compuseram esta revisão. Quatro classes temáticas emergiram: "O conhecimento, prevenção e exposição às ISTs no trabalho sexual"; "O uso (e abuso) de substâncias ilícitas e o álcool"; "A dimensão social e estrutural das vulnerabilidades: das redes de apoio fragilizadas às violências reproduzidas contra os corpos dissidentes." e "As doenças psicossociais, discriminação e desafios das pessoas trans profissionais do sexo". Conclusão: as vulnerabilidades em saúde vivenciadas pelas pessoas trans profissionais do sexo são marcadas pela discriminação, exclusão social, estigma, contextos de encarceramento, violência física, psicológica e sexual, uso de substâncias ilícitas e álcool, além das dificuldades de acesso aos serviços essenciais como saúde, educação e lazer.


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Humans , Nursing , Health Vulnerability , Sex Workers , Transgender Persons , Sexual and Gender Minorities
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Rev. baiana enferm ; 35: e37327, 2021.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-1149705

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Objetivo refletir sobre as situações de vulnerabilidades em saúde vivenciadas por trabalhadoras sexuais durante a pandemia decorrente da infecção pelo SARS-CoV-2. Método trata-se de estudo reflexivo, fundamentado no referencial teórico conceitual da vulnerabilidade em quatro dimensões: ontológica, epidemiológica, simbólica e político-programática. Resultado a saúde das profissionais do sexo, na experiência cotidiana do trabalho sexual, tem sido um desafio para os governos entre todos os grupos associados a estigmas e populações vulneráveis, justamente por serem marginalizados socialmente. Isso se configura como importante para a compreensão desse fenômeno em meio à crise financeira, econômica e de saúde que pessoas de diferentes nações sofrem diante do progresso da SARS-CoV-2. Conclusão as situações de vulnerabilidade em saúde decorrente da infecção pelo SARS-CoV-2 que expõem as profissionais do sexo são consolidadas, principalmente, pela ausência do Estado na proteção sócio legal e na garantia dos direitos humanos, para que essas mulheres adquiram condições de enfrentamento e prevenção.


Objetivo reflexionar sobre las situaciones de vulnerabilidades en salud experimentadas por las trabajadoras sexuales durante la pandemia resultante de la infección por SARS-CoV-2. Método se trata de un estudio reflexivo, basado en el marco teórico conceptual de vulnerabilidad en cuatro dimensiones: ontológica, epidemiológica, simbólica y política-programática. Resultado la salud de las trabajadoras sexuales, en la experiencia diaria del trabajo sexual, ha sido un desafío para los gobiernos entre todos los grupos asociados con estigmas y poblaciones vulnerables, precisamente porque están socialmente marginadas. Esto es importante para entender este fenómeno en medio de la crisis financiera, económica y de salud que sufren personas de diferentes naciones ante el progreso del SARS-CoV-2. Conclusión las situaciones de vulnerabilidad a la salud resultantes de la infección por SARS-CoV-2 a que exponen las trabajadoras sexuales se consolidan, principalmente, por la ausencia del Estado en la protección social-jurídica y en la garantía de los derechos humanos, para que estas mujeres adquieran condiciones de enfrentamiento y prevención.


Objective to reflect on the situations of health vulnerabilities experienced by sex workers during the pandemic resulting from SARS-CoV-2 infection. Method this is a reflective study, based on the conceptual theoretical framework of vulnerability in four dimensions: ontological, epidemiological, symbolic and political-programmatic. Result the health of sex workers, in the daily experience of sexual work, has been a challenge for governments among all groups associated with stigmas and vulnerable populations, precisely because they are socially marginalized. This is important for understanding this phenomenon in the midst of the financial, economic and health crisis that people from different nations suffer before the progress of SARS-CoV-2. Conclusion the situations of health vulnerability resulting from the SARS-CoV-2 infection that expose sex workers are consolidated, mainly, by the absence of the State in the social-legal protection and in the guarantee of human rights, so that these women acquire conditions of coping and prevention.


Subject(s)
Humans , Coronavirus Infections , Health Vulnerability , Sex Workers , Pandemics
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Psicol. soc. (Online) ; 33: e234859, 2021.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, INDEXPSI | ID: biblio-1346843

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Resumo Muitos estudos sobre prostituição e prostitutas não apresentam os sentidos e significados atribuídos por elas sobre a própria vida e trabalho. Em vista disso, aliançando-me ao que colegas prostitutas relatavam sobre o assunto e a discussões realizadas junto a parceiros acadêmicos, esta pesquisa é construída através das minhas viagens como puta e pesquisadora a três diferentes zonas, objetivando compreender como as teorias feministas chegam por lá. Narrativas de prostitutas e concepções de algumas teóricas feministas sobre prostituição são entremeadas como forma de compor o debate. Para realizá-lo, entrelaço a proposta de Donna Haraway sobre saberes localizados ao modo de narração oferecido pelo filósofo Walter Benjamin, como forma de contestar narrativas hegemônicas sobre prostituição, assim como afirmar minha conexão parcial com as prostitutas. Por fim, noto que os feminismos quase não chegam às zonas pesquisadas, e quando chegam o fazem através de discursos culpabilizantes.


Resumen Muchos estudios sobre prostitución y prostitutas no presentan los sentidos y significados que atribuyen a su propia vida y trabajo. En vista de esto, uniéndome a lo que las compañeras prostitutas informaron sobre el tema y las discusiones mantenidas con socios académicos, esta investigación se construye a través de mis viajes como puta e investigadora a tres burdeles diferentes, con el objetivo de comprender cómo llegan las teorías feministas. Las narrativas de las prostitutas y las concepciones de algunas teóricas feministas sobre la prostitución se entrelazan como una forma de componer el debate. Para lograrlo, utilizo la propuesta de Donna Haraway sobre el conocimiento localizado al modo de narración que ofrece el filósofo Walter Benjamin, como una forma de cuestionar las narrativas hegemónicas sobre la prostitución, así como afirmar mi conexión parcial con las prostitutas. Finalmente, observo que los feminismos apenas llegan a los burdeles investigados, y cuando lo hacen, lo hacen a través de discursos culpables.


Abstract Many studies about prostitution and prostitutes do not present the senses and meanings they attribute to their own life and work. In view of this, joining what fellow prostitutes reported on the subject and discussions held with academic partners, this research is built through my travels as a whore and researcher to three different brothels, aiming to understand how feminist theories get there. Narratives of prostitutes and conceptions of some feminist theorists about prostitution are intertwined as a way of composing the debate. To accomplish it, I interwine Donna Haraway's proposal on localized knowledge to the mode of narration offered by the philosopher Walter Benjamin, as a way of contesting hegemonic narratives about prostitution, as well as affirming my partial connection with prostitutes. Finally, I note that feminisms hardly reach the researched brothels, and when they do, they do so through blaming speeches.


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Humans , Female , Sex Work , Feminism , Sex Workers , Gender Identity
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