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September 10, 2025International Journal of Nursing Studies AdvancesOpen Access

“They look you up and down like you are nothing”: A qualitative exploration of sex workers’ health needs and interactions with UK healthcare services

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EMEleanor MolloyRTRumandeep TiwanaBFBeverley French

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Overview

Qualitative exploration highlights health needs and barriers for sex workers, emphasizing the impact of stigma and marginalisation.

Key Points

  • Sex workers reported diverse healthcare needs that were often ignored by health services, impacting their overall well-being.
  • Findings reveal a significant stigma and judgement from healthcare providers, which exacerbates barriers to access necessary healthcare.
  • Qualitative interviews conducted with 20 sex workers in Birmingham used the Andersen Model to identify needs and service gaps.
  • Recommendations include tailored training for healthcare staff and the development of holistic services to support sex workers effectively.

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Molloy et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a13354b1d3bfb60dc729https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnsa.2025.100392
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