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ArticleGlobal qualitative nursing research

Ukrainian Displaced Women and Sex Work in Canada: A Qualitative Exploration of Experiences.

Kateryna Metersky, Areej Al-Hamad, Kristina Tsvygun, Valerie Tan, Victoria Hayrabedian

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Kateryna MeterskyToronto Metropolitan University, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2738-0256
Areej Al-HamadToronto Metropolitan University, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6400-0750
Kristina TsvygunToronto Metropolitan University, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1845-6572
Valerie TanToronto Metropolitan University, Canada.
Victoria HayrabedianToronto Metropolitan University, Canada.

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Abstract

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Canada has welcomed displaced Ukrainians through federal resettlement initiatives. Faced with challenges in securing employment and housing, some Ukrainian displaced women have engaged in sex work, either voluntarily or as a means of survival. This qualitative study utilizes a critical interpretive phenomenological approach to explore the lived experiences of five Ukrainian displaced women who engaged in sex work in Canada. This study was guided by two theoretical frameworks, social identity theory and critical feminist theory, which informed both the interview approach and the interpretation of participants' narratives. The following themes were identified: (1) entry into sex work; (2) navigating power, autonomy, and risks in sex work; and (3) coping, resilience, and support needs. This study highlights how intersecting vulnerabilities foster an environment of precarity for Ukrainian displaced women and offers user-informed insight into improving accessibility of healthcare services, community resources, and federal policies to support a safe, long-term integration of this population in Canada and globally.

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PMCPMC12988305

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