ArticleGesundheitswesen (Bundesverband der Arzte des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))2023
[Mental Health Situation of Sex Workers in Europe: a Scoping Review].
Article in Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband der Arzte des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany)), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Prevalence, risk and resilience factors of mental health conditions among female sex workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2024Pooled it
- Adaptive engagement within a prospective registry: tracking health, occupation, and social dynamics among female sex workers in Southern Sichuan.BMC public health · 2025Article
- A quantitative study on female sex workers' mental health in Germany.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundDue to the nature of their activity, sex workers often experience a lack of acceptance and stigmatization in society. This results in numerous exclusion mechanisms and stress factors, which might be associated with an increased vulnerability to mental illness.
objectiveTo identify studies on the mental health situation of sex workers in Europe. METHODOLOGY: A scoping review identified n=12 relevant studies published from 1990 onwards in the scientific databases LIVIVO, BASE, PubMed and PSYNDEX.
resultsAt least one mental disorder was reported in 56-75% of sex worker*respondents. Depression, substance use, suicidality, and post-traumatic stress were particularly common among respondents. The results show that sex workers are vulnerable to psychological stressors and illnesses. Comprehensive psychosocial support and counseling is indicated, taking into consideration the different work contexts and life situations.
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