Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality
Volume 17, Issue 1-2, 2005, Pages 83-105

Female sex trade workers, condoms, and the public-private divide (Article)

Jackson L.A.* , Sowinski B. , Bennett C. , Ryan D.
  • a Dalhousie University, NS, Canada, School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, 6230 South Street, Halifax, NS B3H 3J5, Canada
  • b Dalhousie University, NS, Canada
  • c Stepping Stone Association, NS, Canada
  • d Region 7 Hospital Corporation, New Brunswick, United States

Abstract

This qualitative study explored the ways in which social relations within the public (work) as opposed to the private (home) contexts shape variable condom use among female sex trade workers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 68 female sex workers working in various sellings in an urban center in Eastern Canada. The findings suggest that work-related social relations, and the meanings associated with condoms at work, create a strong confidence in condom use. Within the private setting, such confidence was also evident but most women reported either not using condoms or only using "sometimes." Nevertheless, many women do engage in risk management within the private setting, and take active steps to decrease their risks of Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV)/Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). © 2005 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

Author Keywords

Social relations Condom use Female sex trade workers HIV/STIs Public-private divide

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33747687749&doi=10.1300%2fJ056v17n01_06&partnerID=40&md5=ecfb8052aeeac4e6ce151a25bdadf9c5
DOI: 10.1300/J056v17n01_06
ISSN: 08907064
Cited by: 11
Original Language: English