Training needs of German healthcare professionals regarding sexual health and sex workers: results of a nationwide, cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sexual health is an important aspect of human well-being. In terms of sexual health and healthcare, sex workers might need more specialized care than others, given their higher risk for both discrimination and various sexually transmitted diseases. However, little is known about the quality of healthcare professionals' training regarding sexual health and healthcare of sex workers in Germany.

Methods

In an online survey, 130 physicians, 63 psychotherapists, and 154 medical students reported their perceived quality of training regarding sexual health problems in all their patients and regarding sex workers' health issues specifically.

Results

A substantial share of respondents reported to have experienced inadequate training regarding both sexual health prob

SUBMITTER: Reinehr S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11686851 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature