Child rearing practices amongst brothel based commercial sex workers.
Indian J Med Sci
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2006 Jul; 60(7): 288-95
Artículo
en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The experiences of the commercial sex workers as they fulfill the role of being a parent, have rarely been reported. Considering their socioeconomic background, profession and work pattern, the women are bound to face major challenges.AIMS:
To describe child bearing, family support, dietary practices and various placement options for raising children. STUDYDESIGN:
A cross-sectional descriptive study of brothel-based commercial sex workers. STATISTICALANALYSIS:
X2 test, Fisher's Exact test.RESULTS:
Some commercial sex workers continued pregnancy with the hope of security and support, while others were compelled to do so, as they report late for medical termination of pregnancy. A group of sex workers (Devdasis) received support during pregnancy, delivery, puerperium and child-rearing. The role and responsibilities of raising the child, depended upon the kind of family support available to the mothers. Being a single parent, stigma of the profession, odd working hours and variable family support were major challenges, while the fact that the women were earning, availability of rehabilitation centers, the homogeneous groups within the brothels, supportive peers and local non governmental organizations were factors which helped them in the process of raising their children.CONCLUSIONS:
Day care centers and night shelters should be opened up in the red light area where the children can be looked after, during the working hours. The sex workers should be educated about weaning and nutrition. The role of peer workers and NGOs was very important in helping the women raise their children.
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Asunto principal:
Trabajo Sexual
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Apoyo Social
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Recién Nacido
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Embarazo
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Padres Solteros
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Distribución de Chi-Cuadrado
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Niño
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Cuidado del Niño
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Investigación cualitativa
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Factores de riesgo
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian J Med Sci
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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