Legal and illegal drug use among female sex workers in bar and club prostitution in Belgium: A quantitative and qualitative study

Nunen, Karolien van; Leuridan, Elke; Hal, Guido Van; Damme, Pierre Van; Decorte, Tom

doi:10.3109/09687637.2013.806432

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“…Drug abuse is very common in the setting of prostitution: the prevalence of alcohol abuse among Belgian prostitutes was reported to be 88.4 %. During the survey, 18-20 % reported that they had consumed cannabis, cocaine or benzodiazepines in the past few weeks [26].…”

Section: Alcohol Abuse Tobacco and Drug Consumption Risk Of Infectionmentioning

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Psychosocial Stress, Course of Pregnancy and Pregnancy Outcomes in the Context of the Provision of Sexual Services

Simoes

Gostomzyk

Brucker

et al. 2017

Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd

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Introduction There has been very little medical research into pregnancies which occur in the context of prostitution, even though the associated health risks for mother and child, e.g. violence or maternal drug abuse, are well known. The aim of this study was to compile and summarize what is known (inter-)nationally about this topic and identify key points of support as part of a uniform standard of healthcare in pregnancy. Material and Methods A selective search of the literature was done in Pubmed and Livivo/Medpilot and in the databases NIH, Cochrane, DARE, NHSEED and HTA on the factors influencing preterm delivery. Results There are no systematic studies on pregnancy risks in the context of sexual services. But there is data available on specific risk factors, for example the increased risk of prematurity associated with sexual/physical violence (OR?=?1.28?4.7). The Prostitute Protection Act provides only limited protection for affected women, and statutory maternity protection regulations also have little impact as they require a formal contract of employment which rarely exists even in the context of legal prostitution. Conclusion Approximately 400?000 women are currently working as prostitutes in the Federal Republic of Germany. The number of unreported cases is high. Nevertheless, there is little concrete data available on the probable health risks if these women become pregnant. The existing laws that should offer protection fall short of the mark. There is a need for more research into the future implementation of the Prostitute Protection Act which should focus on health counselling, health promotion and additional protective legislation. Low-threshold healthcare services offered in the context of prenatal care could be an opportunity to improve care.

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Section: Alcohol Abuse Tobacco and Drug Consumption Risk Of Infectionmentioning

confidence: 99%