Inconsistent Condom Use and History of Trauma Among Vietnamese Female Sex Workers in a Chinese Border Region

Reilly, Kathleen H.; Wang, Junjie; Zhu, Zhibin; Li, Shuanghe; Yang, Ting‐Hua; Ding, Guowei; Qian, Han-Zhu; Kissinger, Patricia; Wang, Ning

doi:10.1007/s12119-013-9178-1

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“…Condoms and the connotations attached to their use is a typical symbolic manifestation of social mores, not just in Vietnam (Sabri, Manceau and Pras, 2010). To purchase condoms may be a sign of loose morals (MacDonald et al, 2013) and therefore purchasers fear stigmatisation by those that are selling condoms in public settings (Reilly et al, 2013;Roth, Krishnan and Bunch, 2001;Wells and Alano, 2013). Social marketing may have a role to play in deconstructing social taboos surrounding safe sex practices.…”

Section: Social Marketing For Sexual and Reproductive Health In Vietnammentioning

confidence: 99%

The taboo question

Nguyen

Parker

Brennan

et al. 2014

Journal of Social Marketing

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Purpose – This paper aims to illustrate the need for both upstream and downstream social marketing in relation to condom merchandising in the Vietnamese context. Design/methodology/approach – A mystery shopper audit of condom merchandising practices and retail outlets was undertaken in a number of locations throughout Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In addition to the audits, a series of depth interviews with retailers of condoms on barriers and facilitators for purchase was undertaken. Findings – The research highlighted some very interesting dynamics in relation to condom retailing in Vietnam. Condoms are not always made easy to purchase, through both the merchandising and other choices made by the retailers. While accessibility to condoms is no longer an issue in urban Vietnam considering the increase of condom retailing outlets, lack of easy access is highly problematic and may interfere with actual condom obtainment. As sex is still a taboo topic in Vietnam, this is a serious concern for social marketing in the sexual and reproductive health domain. Practical implications – Given the capacity to portray taboo topics in Vietnamese media context, social marketing will be challenging. The development of a social marketing strategy for macro-, meso- and microlevels will be necessary for successful social marketing. Stigma associated with safe-sex practices and condom use may require a consideration of a social norms social marketing campaign. Originality/value – This research is the first of its kind in the Vietnamese context. While there are a large number of non-governmental organisations campaigning in the region, safe-sex practices and condom use within the general population remains a concern. This research demonstrates that access and availability are key components of the social marketing mix.

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Section: Social Marketing For Sexual and Reproductive Health In Vietnammentioning

confidence: 99%

The taboo question

Nguyen

Parker

Brennan

et al. 2014

Journal of Social Marketing

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Client Power and the Sex Work Transaction: The Influence of Race, Class, and Sex Work Role in the Post-Apartheid Sex Work Industry

Vaughn

2019

Sexuality & Culture

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Effects of traumatic events on sex workers' mental health and suicide intentions in Burkina Faso: a trauma-informed approach

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Wirtz

Ky-Zerbo³

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Background Data from other settings suggest that female sex workers (FSWs) are regularly exposed to violence and risks of psychological and physical trauma, although less is known about the effects of this violence. The objective of this study was to understand the experiences of violence and relationships with mental health symptomatology among FSWs. Methods: A mixed-methods design was used to explore the contexts and social perceptions of violence and mental health effects among FSW in Burkina Faso in 2013. Results: In all, 696 FSWs were recruited via respondent-driven sampling and enrolled in the study in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. Seventy participants were also recruited into qualitative research. Nearly two-thirds of quantitative respondents (61.7%) reported experiencing lifetime physical violence, of whom 77.4% reported experiencing violence after initiating sex work. Further, 40.9% of participants reported forced non-consensual sex, most of which occurred after they had started sex work (73.0%). In some cases, the male perpetrator used physical force to force non-consensual sex. Forced non-consensual sex was often without condoms. Among quantitative participants, 41.8% reported ever having feelings of depression; there was also a high prevalence of suicide ideation in this group. Qualitative participants also described feelings of depression, alienation, and suicide ideation. Some qualitative participants described using protective methods to avoid violence and to promote social protection among FSWs. Conclusions: The findings suggest that stigma and physical and sexual abuse are prevalent among FSWs. Within this context of sex work, lifetime experiences of physical and sexual violence were highly correlated with self-reported mental health symptoms.

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Inconsistent Condom Use and History of Trauma Among Vietnamese Female Sex Workers in a Chinese Border Region

Cited by 4 publications

References 33 publications

The taboo question

The taboo question

Client Power and the Sex Work Transaction: The Influence of Race, Class, and Sex Work Role in the Post-Apartheid Sex Work Industry

Effects of traumatic events on sex workers' mental health and suicide intentions in Burkina Faso: a trauma-informed approach

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