ArticleThe British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners2004
Self-reported experiences of health services among female street-based prostitutes: a cross-sectional survey.
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- Linked factors to access to sexual health checkups of female sex workers in the metropolitan region of Chile.International journal of public health · 2019Article
- It's hard to reach the "hard-to-reach": the challenges of recruiting people who do not access preventative healthcare services into interview studies.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2018Article
- Workplace violence among female sex workers who use drugs in Vancouver, Canada: does client-targeted policing increase safety?Journal of public health policy · 2018Article
- Viral hepatitis in female sex workers using the Respondent-Driven Sampling.Revista de saude publica · 2017Article
- Recent im/migration to Canada linked to unmet health needs among sex workers in Vancouver, Canada: Findings of a longitudinal study.Health care for women international · 2017Article
- Unmet health care needs among sex workers in five census metropolitan areas of Canada.Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique · 2016Article
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Abstract
backgroundPrevious studies show that women working in prostitution do not use routine health services appropriately. Little is known about the nature and frequency of service contacts or barriers to access. This information is needed if use of current services by this group is to improve.
aimTo identify barriers reducing access to health services by street prostitutes, and to identify current patterns of use. DESIGN OF STUDY: Cross-sectional survey.
settingInner-city Bristol.
methodSeventy-one female street-based prostitutes were interviewed about their experiences of health services.
resultsThe women had frequent contacts with healthcare providers. The general practitioner (GP) was the main source of all types of care. Although 83% (59/71) were registered with a GP, 62% (36/59) had not disclosed their work. Only 46% (33/71) had been screened for sexually transmitted infection in the previous year and 24% (17/71) were vaccinated against hepatitis B, a national recommendation for sex workers. Only 38% (25/65) had had cervical smears according to screening guidelines. Opportunistic screening and care was important. While pregnant with their last child, only 30% (14/47) booked in the first trimester and attended all antenatal appointments, with 13% (6/47) receiving no antenatal care until admitted in labour. Appointments, waiting times, and fear of judgement and other patients staring, were considered significant barriers to service use. The model suggested by the women was an integrated service providing basic living needs alongside health care.
conclusionNon-disclosure and poor attendance for follow-up make appropriate care difficult, and may contribute to poor health. Despite frequent service contacts, opportunities for care are being missed.
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