Crossroads of choice: a qualitative study of the factors influencing decisions to transition from sex work among women engaged in sex work in Southern Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women engaged in commercial sex work (WESW) are exposed to behavioral, biological, and structural factors that exacerbate their risk of HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections. While commercial sex work may appear voluntary, WESW are more likely to be constrained to selling sex due to limited viable alternatives. To effectively support this vulnerable group of women, it is critical to understand factors that facilitate and impede their decisions to transition from sex work into other careers or jobs. The current study explored women's decision to transition from sex work into other careers or jobs.

Methods

Face-to-face semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 53 WESW aged 20-47 enrolled within the larger Kyaterekera study, a randomiz

SUBMITTER: Nattabi J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12008991 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature