Prevalence and Correlates of Sexual Violence Experienced by Female Sex Workers in Iran: Results from a National HIV Bio-Behavioral Surveillance Survey

Sexual violence increases the risk of adverse health outcomes among female sex workers (FSWs). Using data from the 2015 national bio-behavioral survey, we explored the experience of sexual violence and its associated factors among Iranian FSWs. Lifetime and recent sexual violence were reported by 40...

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Main Author: Hosseini-Hooshyar, Samira (Author)
Contributors: Mirzazadeh, Ali ; Karamouzian, Mohammad ; Sharifi, Hamid ; Khajehkazemi, Razieh ; Haghdoost, Ali-Akbar ; Shokoohi, Mostafa
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2022
In: Violence against women
Year: 2022, Volume: 28, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 872-889
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Keywords:
Social Determinants of Health
Violence
Female sex workers
Iran
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Summary:Sexual violence increases the risk of adverse health outcomes among female sex workers (FSWs). Using data from the 2015 national bio-behavioral survey, we explored the experience of sexual violence and its associated factors among Iranian FSWs. Lifetime and recent sexual violence were reported by 40.1% and 16.9%, respectively. History of substance use, ever engaging in anal sex, engaging in group sex within the last year, a high number of clients, recent unstable housing, and incarceration increased the likelihood of experiencing recent sexual violence. These findings underscore the need for community-empowerment and policy-level interventions to address violence among FSWs in Iran.
ISSN:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/10778012211008992