Quality of life, mental health, and socio-demographic differences across sex work settings: implications for specialized healthcare and support services.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Existing research shows that quality of life (QoL), mental health, and working conditions vary widely across sex work settings. Street-based work, for example, involves different risks than, for example, online sex work. Little is known about what drives individuals into specific environments. This study examines whether work setting predicts working conditions, QoL, mental health, and reported socio-medical needs, and explores factors predicting the work setting. The aim is to inform recommendations for more tailored healthcare and support services.

Methods

Data come from PSYCHSEX, a cross-sectional study conducted at the Department of Psychiatry and Neurosciences, Charité University Hospital Berlin (August 2021-August 2024), funded by the German Research

SUBMITTER: Kalinowski O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12711543 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature