ArticleSubstance use & misuse2019
Substance Use among Female Sex Workers in Two US-Mexico Border Cities: Associations with Age of Entry.
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- Alcohol use and associated risk factors among female sex workers in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PLOS global public health · 2023Article
- Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Needs Associated with Underage Initiation of Selling Sex among Adult Female Sex Workers in Guinea-Bissau.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Poly-drug use among female and male commercial sex workers visiting a drop in centre in Mombasa County, Kenya.PLOS global public health · 2022Article
- Prevalence and Correlates of Sex Selling and Sex Purchasing among Adults Seeking Treatment for Cocaine Use Disorder.Substance use & misuse · 2021Article
- The Impact of Drug and Alcohol Consumption and Socio-demographic Variables on the Age of First Selling Sex among Iranian Female Sex Workers.Addiction & health · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundResearch has documented consistent associations between entry into sex work as a minor and sexual HIV risk. However, previous studies have not examined whether substance use and related HIV risk are elevated among those who enter sex work under age 18.
methodsQuantitative data were collected via time-location sampling of 603 female sex workers (FSWs) ages 18 years and older residing in two Mexico-US border cities. Age of entry into sex work (categorized as 15 years or younger, 16-17 years, or 18 years and older) was assessed as a predictor of substance use (forced and voluntary) within the first month post-entry and recent (past 30 days) substance use with clients.
resultsCompared to those who entered as adults, participants who entered sex work at age 15 or younger were significantly more likely to report drug use (AOR = 5.2, CI = 2.9-8.9) and forced drug use within the first 30 days of entry (AOR= 6.0, CI = 1.9-18.9), as well as past month drug use with clients (AOR= 3.4, CI = 1.9-5.8). Similar results were found among participants who entered sex work at age 16-17.
conclusionsIncreased risk of recent substance use with clients indicates continuing elevated risk for those entering sex work at these early ages. Early and forced substance use at entry may underlie the elevated risk of HIV infection consistently observed among this population.
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