Kevin Turner
Which psychosocial interventions improve sex worker well-being? A systematic review of evidence from resource-rich countries
Turner, Kevin; Meyrick, Jane; Miller, Danny; Stopgate, Laura
Abstract
Objective: To establish the state of the evidence base around psychosocial interventions that support well-being in sex workers in order to inform policy and practice within a resource-rich geographical context. Methods: Published and unpublished studies were identified through electronic databases (PsychINFO, CINHAL Plus, MEDLINE, EMBASE, The Cochrane Library and Open Grey), hand searching and contacting relevant organisations and experts in the field. Studies were included if they were conducted in high-income settings with sex workers or people engaging in exchange or transactional sex, and evaluated the effect of a psychosocial intervention with validated psychological or well-being measures or through qualitative evaluation. Results: A total of 19 202 studies were identified of which 10 studies met the eligibility criteria. The heterogeneity found dictated a narrative synthesis across studies. Overall, there was very little evidence of good quality to make clear evidence-based recommendations. Despite methodological limitations, the evidence as it stands suggests that peer health initiatives improve well-being in female street-based sex workers. Use of ecological momentary assessment (EMA), a diary-based method of collecting real-life behavioural data through the use of twice-daily questionnaires via a smartphone, increased self-esteem and behaviour change intentions. Conclusions: Work with sex workers should be based on an evidence-based approach. Limitations to the existing evidence and the constraints of this work with vulnerable groups are recognised and discussed.
Citation
Turner, K., Meyrick, J., Miller, D., & Stopgate, L. (2021). Which psychosocial interventions improve sex worker well-being? A systematic review of evidence from resource-rich countries. BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health, 48(e1), e88-e100. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsrh-2021-201028
Journal Article Type | Review |
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Acceptance Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
Online Publication Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
Publication Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
Deposit Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
Publicly Available Date | May 30, 2021 |
Journal | BMJ Sexual and Reproductive Health |
Print ISSN | 2515-1991 |
Electronic ISSN | 2515-2009 |
Publisher | BMJ Publishing Group |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 48 |
Issue | e1 |
Pages | e88-e100 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsrh-2021-201028 |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7211762 |
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