Barriers facilitators and needs of female sex workers in Arak to access sexual health services a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: The sexual health of female sex workers is of particular concern due to severe complications arising from multiple and unprotected sexual relationships. This qualitative study, the initial study conducted in Iran, explored the sexual health needs, barriers, and facilitators to accessing sexual health services among women at high risk of STIs in Arak. In this qualitative research study, we used a content analysis design. Fourteen female sex workers who attended the specialized HIV center in Arak participated in the study. Data were collected and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Data were classified into three main themes: (1) barriers and facilitators in accessing sexual health services; (2) educational needs for sexual health; and (3) peer education from the perspectives of sex

SUBMITTER: Navidi I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11742978 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature