A qualitative study into female sex workers' experience of stigma in the health care setting in Hong Kong.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Hong Kong has gained a good reputation for its quality public health care services. However, there is a growing recognition that social stigma is a potential obstacle when female sex workers (FSWs) access health care services. There are a lack of studies focusing on how FSWs experience and cope with stigma when accessing health care services in Hong Kong. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to explore how FSWs experience stigma and develop coping strategies when accessing health care services in Hong Kong. METHODS:This is a qualitative interview study. Staff of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that serve sex workers in Hong Kong facilitated the process of recruiting the participants. In-depth individual interviews were conducted with 22 FSWs, focusing on their experiences of stigma a

SUBMITTER: Ma H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6857210 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature