scholarly journals Effectiveness of the HEART Program in Reframing the Needs and Aspirations of Commercial Sex Workers

2021 ◽  
pp. 62-72
Author(s):  
Lovelyn C. Llanillo
Keyword(s):  
Sex Workers ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
Preliminary Examination ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
The Impact

Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) are subject to multiple experiences of mental and reproductive health issues. The study assessed the impact of a program based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), named Honing Effective Acceptance of oneself to Rebuild Valued Transformation (HEART). It aims to help CSWs to address needs and fulfill their aspirations despite experiences of suffering and distress. The intervention lasted six (6) sessions, with the entirety of the pre- and post-intervention, HEART program, and interviews spanning 13 days. The study utilized a snowball sampling approach, whereby thirty-two 32 CSWs were initially recruited, with a final count of twelve (12) CSWs obtained through a preliminary examination. A mixed methods approach, particularly the sequential explanatory technique was used to analyze the data. Quantitative results show significant increases in overall needs (p = .002) and aspirations (p = .002) pre-intervention and immediate post-intervention. Furthermore, significant results were found for both needs and aspirations (p = .002) pre-intervention and follow-up after two weeks. For immediate post-intervention versus follow-up, only needs (p = .003) and not aspirations (p = .587) was significant. For the three comparisons, there were significant differences in all sub-domains of needs and aspirations except for immediate post-intervention versus follow-up after two weeks. CSWs who participated regarded the program positively, noting significant changes occurring after their participation.

scholarly journals Uncovering the Effects of COVID-19 Responses on the Lives of Commercial Sex Workers: A Phenomenological Study in Bahir Dar City Administration, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yohannes Mersha Belete
Keyword(s):  
Sex Workers ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Bahir Dar ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
City Administration ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The novel coronavirus pandemic is the most shocking and unprecedented human tragedy of the 21st century, and it is regarded as a human, social and economic crisis. It is affecting every society throughout the world, but some groups of the society are suffering more because of it. Commercial sex workers are one of the groups adversely affected by the measures taken by governments to contain the spread of COVID-19. However, little is yet known about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on sex workers across the globe. Hence, the main objective of this qualitative study is to shed light on the untold effects of COVID-19 responses on the lives of commercial sex workers by taking Bahir Dar City Administration, Ethiopia as a case in point. Methods To meet the objective of the study, a qualitative method with phenomenology research design was used. Twelve female sex workers were selected through snowball sampling technique. Telephone interviews were held with each of them. The data extracted from the participants were analyzed using thematic qualitative data analysis technique, and member checking system was employed to validate the quality of the data. Results The results indicate that commercial sex workers have encountered unique problems after the enforcement of coronavirus-related regulations and laws. Sex workers have lost their job, and most of them have faced problems to cover their basic need expenses. They are at high risk to be starved in this coronavirus period. Financial problems have forced them to practice unprotected sex and sleep with unhygienic clients. This implies that coronavirus pandemic can be associated with the spread of HIV among sex workers. Their suffering has been further exacerbated by lack of support from the government, stigma at shopping places and structural stigma. Moreover, the nature of their job has exposed them to be easily infected with coronavirus. All these agonies have plunged sex workers into the depths of frustration and anxiety. Conclusion Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that government measures in response to COVID-19 have put many commercial sex workers in a dire situation. This suggests that there is an urgent need to support them and the government should provide economic and social supports to lessen the effects of COVID19 on the lives of sex workers.

scholarly journals Suicidal Behaviour among Female and Male Commercial Sex Workers; Interpersonal Therapy as A Mode of Intervention

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vaniprabha G. V ◽  
S. G. Jadhav
Keyword(s):  
Sex Workers ◽  
Suicidal Behaviour ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Interpersonal Therapy ◽  
Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
Suicidal Attempts ◽  
The Difference

Suicidal behaviour and Depression among the 100 Female and 100 Male Commercial Sex Workers (CSW’S) and their mode of suicide was studied. Interpersonal therapy was initiated to lower their Depression and Suicidal behaviour. Despite the difference in the suicidal attempts among these population A 8 weeks’ therapy and 6 month follow up lowered their Depression and no further suicide attempts. This study explored these factors among this population in Bengaluru, India

scholarly journals Peningkatan Pengetahuan Tentang AIDS pada Pekerja Seks Komersial di Panti Sosial Wanita Surakarta

Warta LPM ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-185
Author(s):  
Endang Zulaicha Susilaningsih ◽  
Enita Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Better Than

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scholarly journals Modelling the impact and cost-effectiveness of the HIV intervention programme amongst commercial sex workers in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

2007 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaac C-H Fung ◽  
Lorna Guinness ◽  
Peter Vickerman ◽  
Charlotte Watts ◽  
Gangadhar Vannela ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Intervention Programme ◽  
Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
Hiv Intervention ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Penyesuaian Diri dan Coping Strategy pada Pekerja Seks Komersial yang Terinfeksi Infeksi Menular Seksual

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Putu Tania Lita Devi ◽  
Supriyadi Supriyadi
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Coping Strategy ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
And Coping ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Worked as commercial sex workers is very close to a variety of risks as a consequence, one of them is infected with a sexually transmitted infections. The impact of the disease can affect the sex workers from physical and psychological, so they need an adjustment to be able to adjust to the situation and their environment. Positive adjusment requires something named coping strategy, coping strategy is divided into two, first called emotional focused and second called problem focused coping. This study aims to research the relationship between adjustment and coping strategy in commercial sex workers infected sexually transmitted infections.Subjects in this study were 87 commercial sex workers in Denpasar area, between the age 20-55 years old. The instrument of this research is the scale of adjustment and scale of coping strategy that has been tested for validity and reability, the scale of adjusment value rxx = 0,977 and scale of coping strategy value rxx = 0,934.Results of Pearson’s product moment correlations show a correlations of 0,655 with a significants level 0,000 indicates there’s positive relationship between the adjustment to the coping strategy, while the R2 value of 0,429 indicates that the variable can explain the variable adjustment to variable coping strategy by 42,9%.Keywords: Adjusment, Coping Strategy, Sexually Transmited Infections, Commercial Sex Workers.

PENGETAHUAN PEKERJA SEKS KOMERSIAL TENTANG PENYAKIT MENULAR SEKSUAL

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Ni Made Darmiyanti ◽  
Gusti Ayu Putu Astuti
Keyword(s):  
Sex Workers ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Disease Spread ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

<p>Abstract : Commercial Sex Workers Knowledge About Sexual Diseases. This study aims to determine psk knowledge about stds based on education and years on the job. This research was conducted at location blumbungan puskesmas iii abiansemal. this research is a descriptive study in which respondents of this study is the psk itself. the number of samples in this study were 50 respondents, with the method used is the total population, ie all psk blumbungan location that met the inclusion criteria. The results showed that almost half of the respondents have less knowledge about stds. the impact of the lack of knowledge about stds psk causes the disease spread widely</p><p>Abstrak : Pengetahuan Pekerja Seks Komersial Tentang  Penyakit  Menular  Seksual. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui  pengetahuan PSK tentang PMS berdasarkan pendidikan dan lamanya bekerja. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Lokasi Blumbungan Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas III   Abiansemal. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dimana responden dari penelitian ini  adalah  PSK itu sendiri. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 50 responden, dengan metode yang digunakan  adalah Total Populasi, yaitu  semua PSK  dilokasi Blumbungan  yang  memenuhi  kriteria  inklusi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa hampir setengah dari responden memiliki pengetahuan kurang tentang PMS. Dampak dari kurangnya  pengetahuan PSK tentang PMS  menyebabkan  penyakit  ini menyebar luas</p>

scholarly journals Experiences of Female Commercial Sex Workers in Marabastad, Pretoria

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 121
Author(s):  
O. W. Letlape ◽  
M. Dube
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Sex Work ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
Commercial Sex Work ◽  
Female Commercial Sex Workers

This paper discusses critically the experiences of the female commercial sex workers in Marabastad, Pretoria in South Africa. Even though commercial sex work is illegal in South Africa, evidence suggests that some women practice it owing to various factors and an investigative analysis of engaging in such an illegal activity in South Africa needs thorough investigation. This paper aims at providing synthesis on the bio-psychosocial benefits and risks of commercial sex work for women involved in it. A qualitative research approach was adopted which purposely interviewed nine women who practised commercial sex work in Marabastad. Due to secrecy in commercial sex work, snowball sampling was also employed to ensure that only women involved in the practice would be accessed to reach data saturation point for the study. Data were analysed thematically to capture the experiences of women. The findings showed that even though women practise commercial sex work in Marabastad, risks are more experienced than the benefits. Unpleasant life circumstances were revealed as the most compelling reasons women practised commercial sex work despite the inevitable bio-psychosocial consequences.&nbsp; This paper recommends various multi-sectorial approaches to ameliorate the consequences experienced by women practicing commercial sex work in Marabastad in South Africa.

scholarly journals Prevention, Treatment of Alcohol and Suicidal Behaviour of Commercial Sex Workers in Bengaluru: a Joint Venture of a Government Hospital and an NGO

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vaniprabha G. V ◽  
S. G. Jadhav
Keyword(s):  
Sex Workers ◽  
Joint Venture ◽  
Attempted Suicide ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Government Hospital ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour ◽  
Female Commercial Sex Workers

The purpose of this study was to explore the pattern of alcohol use, mode of suicide and extent of depression among 200 female commercial sex workers (CSWs) in Bengaluru, India and use Karma yoga principles of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita as a tool for Cognitive Behaviour therapy (CBT) for a period of 6 weeks to maintain abstinence after a short detoxification programme of 2 weeks and lower their depression. A 3 month follow up indicated they had maintained abstinence for that period and had not attempted suicide also.

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