Longitudinal experiences and risk factors for common mental health problems and suicidal behaviours among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Female sex workers (FSWs) are at high risk of mental health problems and suicide risk. Few longitudinal studies have examined risk factors for poor mental health among FSWs.

Methods

Maisha Fiti is a longitudinal study among FSWs randomly selected from Sex Worker Outreach Programme clinics across Nairobi. Behavioural-biological survey data were collected at baseline (n = 1003, June-December 2019), midline (n = 366) (Jan-March 2020) and endline (n = 877) (June 2020-Jan 2021). Women reporting mental health problems were offered counselling services. Multivariable mixed logistic regression models were used to examine factors associated with mental health problems and suicidal behaviours.

Results

There was a decline in the proportion of wome

SUBMITTER: Beksinska A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9806968 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature