Through a Different Lens: Occupational Health of Sex-Working Young Trans Women

PURPOSE: Sex work is a common form of work among young trans women (YTW). METHODS: Using an occupational health frame, we measured associations between demographics, sex work, and vocational outcomes in 18-month visit data from the SHINE study (n=263, San Francisco). RESULTS: Overall, 41.8% reported...

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Autores principales: Fisher, Marla Renee, Turner, Caitlin, McFarland, Willi, Breslow, Aaron Samuel, Wilson, Erin C., Arayasirikul, Sean
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers 2023
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Short Reports
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10066761/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37013087
http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/trgh.2021.0109
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Sumario:PURPOSE: Sex work is a common form of work among young trans women (YTW). METHODS: Using an occupational health frame, we measured associations between demographics, sex work, and vocational outcomes in 18-month visit data from the SHINE study (n=263, San Francisco). RESULTS: Overall, 41.8% reported lifetime sex work, primarily escorting/paid sex. Motivations included “better pay” and “can't get a job due to gender discrimination.” Occupational injuries included anxiety (53.6%) and depression (50%), with significantly higher relative risk for YTW doing multiple types of sex work. Criminalization experiences (i.e., incarceration, arrests, and police interaction) were common. CONCLUSION: Results echo calls for sex worker-affirming mental health care for YTW.

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