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ArticleFrontiers in public health2024

Assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of female entertainment workers in Cambodia: a group model building approach.

Calida S Chua, John P Ansah, Sovanvorleak Tep, Sreymom Oy, Mengieng Ung, Siyan Yi

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6 authors.

Calida S ChuaSaw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
John P AnsahCenter for Community Health Integration, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States.
Sovanvorleak TepGraduate School of Health Innovation, Kanagawa University of Human Services, Tonomachi, Kawasaki, Japan.
Sreymom OySaw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
Mengieng UngSaw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
Siyan YiSaw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified global mental health challenges, particularly for vulnerable groups like female entertainment workers (FEWs), a critical HIV-affected population in Cambodia. Already facing pre-existing inequalities, FEWs encountered heightened difficulties due to the pandemic's disruption of their livelihoods. Their susceptibility to mental health problems is exacerbated by poverty and the occupational stressors they regularly endure. This study aims to identify COVID-19-related factors adversely impacting the mental well-being of FEWs in Cambodia and explore potential interventions to mitigate these effects. Methods: In December 2021, we conducted a two-day workshop in Phnom Penh using a group model-building approach with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to gather collective insights. We employed the qualitative system dynamics method of causal loop diagram mapping to visualize the factors affecting FEWs' mental health. Based on participants' perceptions and experiences, we constructed a causal loop diagram to develop a comprehensive systems perspective. Results: The workshop involved 27 stakeholders, including representatives from national institutions ( Conclusion: A collaborative, multi-sectoral approach is crucial to addressing the mental health challenges of FEWs in Cambodia. Prioritizing the establishment of accessible, affordable, and high-quality mental health services, alongside the implementation of targeted interventions, is essential to mitigate the negative mental health impacts of the pandemic and enhance the overall well-being of FEWs.

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COVID-19Mental HealthAdultCambodiaFemaleHumansPandemicsQualitative ResearchSARS-CoV-2Sex WorkersCOVID-19female sex workergroup model buildinglow-and middle-income countrymental healthvulnerable population

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