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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Autor principal: Hosseini-Hooshyar, Samira (Autor)
Otros Autores: Mirzazadeh, Ali ; Karamouzian, Mohammad ; Sharifi, Hamid ; Khajehkazemi, Razieh ; Haghdoost, Ali-Akbar ; Shokoohi, Mostafa
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2022
En: Violence against women
Año: 2022, Volumen: 28, Número: 3/4, Páginas: 872-889
Acceso en línea: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Social Determinants of Health
Violence
Female sex workers
Iran
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Sumario: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