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January 1, 2020WHO South-East Asia Journal of Public Health

Protecting sex workers in Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic: opportunities to build back better

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PBPatchara BenjarattanapornSJSurang JanyamDPDusita Phuengsamran

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Overview

Randomized trial examines economic measures for sex workers in Thailand, suggesting long-term societal inclusion improvements.

Key Points

  • The study aims to address the challenges faced by sex workers in Thailand during COVID-19 and propose measures for improvement.
  • Conducted a rapid survey of sex workers in Thailand to assess employment and income loss due to COVID-19
  • Analyzed the impact of lockdowns on access to health services, especially for sexually transmitted infections
  • Highlighted the role of community-based organizations in providing immediate support
  • Almost all sex workers reported unemployment and loss of income due to lockdown restrictions
  • Many sex workers struggled to afford food and shelter for themselves and their dependents
  • Calls for decriminalization of sex work and inclusion in social protection programs were emphasized.

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Benjarattanaporn et al. (2020) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1ae3917ff99bba06464c29https://doi.org/10.4103/2224-3151.294301
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