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Experiences and challenges of Prostitute Women in Iran: A phenomenological qualitative study.
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- Prevalence and Associated Factors of Sexual and Physical Violence Against Female Sex Workers in Iran: Findings from a Nationwide Survey in 2024.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2026Article
- High-Risk and Sexual Behaviors Among Female Sex Workers in Shiraz, Iran.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Self-rated health and quality of life in female sex workers with substance use disorders in Tehran, Iran.BMC women's health · 2023Article
- Population size estimation of female sex workers using network scale-up method in Kermanshah city.BMC public health · 2023Article
- The Concept of Social Health From an Iranian Perspective: A Qualitative Exploration.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Exploring the reasons for women to engage in sex work in Tehran, Iran: A qualitative study.Heliyon · 2021Article
- Exploring the barriers to Pap smear test in Iranian women: a qualitative study.BMC women's health · 2021Article
- Explaining the reasons for not maintaining the health guidelines to prevent COVID-19 in high-risk jobs: a qualitative study in Iran.BMC public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundProstitutes in Iran are faced with many challenges and problems that pose risks to their health.
objectiveThe present study is an attempt to identify and narrate the challenges and experiences of Iranian prostitutes based on a qualitative approach.
methodsThis qualitative study was conducted with a phenomenological approach in (2018) in Tehran, Iran. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 22 prostitutes who were selected using a snowball sampling method and analyzed with Colaizzi's method. In order to examine the quality of findings, Guba and Lincoln's measures were used.
resultsData analysis results were classified into five main categories and 14 subcategories. The main issues are: The experience of violence, Heath risk, social ostracism, objectifying, and lack of social and legal supporting structures.
conclusionProstitutes in Iran experience numerous problems at personal and social levels. By providing social, economic, and legal supports for them such as social services (e.g. educations on how to use contraceptives, how to have safe sexual intercourse, and free counseling services for mental support), we can improve their health and welfare.
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