Abstract
:Background:Female Sex workers (FSWs) are a marginalized group. Although some studies have shown various types of violence against sex workers, it is a subject which needs more in-depth knowledge.Methods:This is a conventional content study conducted on 18 street sex workers in Shiraz, Iran. Results:The present study observed that sex workers had extensive experience in five forms of violence: physical, barbaric, psychological, sexual, deception and robbery. Moreover, violence was deep-rooted in their previous experiences prior to becoming a prostitute, leading to the formation of yet another type of violence, called hidden slavery with male or female pimps.Conclusions:To improve the general health of this group, it is recommended that they be supported by social institutions and be provided with psychological consultations.
Highlights
Violence has several forms, one of which is violence against women
According to Surratt and colleagues, violence against street sex workers is a subculture of violence.[6]
Because there is no evidence about the subject in Iran, this study aimed to explore the experience and topology of violence
Summary
Violence has several forms, one of which is violence against women. A growing number of studies have documented the high prevalence of intimate partner violence and sexual violence against women worldwide.[1] Violence against sex workers, street sex workers in particular is a global phenomenon.[2,3,4] Sex workers are more likely to experience poor sexual, reproductive and mental health outcomes.[5] According to Surratt and colleagues, violence against street sex workers is a subculture of violence.[6] In addition, Sadati et al showed that murder violence is related to subculture in the context of Shiraz, Iran.[7] it seems that such types of violence are related to the fact that women are in a lower position compared to men, which is a culture-related issue. Results: The present study observed that sex workers had extensive experience in five forms of violence: physical, barbaric, psychological, sexual, deception and robbery. Violence was deep-rooted in their previous experiences prior to becoming a prostitute, leading to the formation of yet another type of violence, called hidden slavery with male or female pimps. Conclusions: To improve the general health of this group, it is recommended that they be supported by social institutions and be provided with psychological consultations
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