Wellbeing of Women

2005 Grants

Views of street-based female sex workers and healthcare providers on the barriers to appropriate use of healthcare services by female street-based sex workers: a qualitative study. Dr Nikki Jeal and Professor Chris Salisbury, Cardiff University and University of Bristol £6,710 over 9 months

LAY TITLE: A qualitative study looking at the views of street-based female sex workers and healthcare providers on the barriers to appropriate use of healthcare services by female street-based sex workers

Female street-based sex workers are a marginalised and vulnerable group in society. They have often been abused and in care as children and dropped out of school at a young age. All are, or have been drug dependent, and their health is not good. By using qualitative research methods this study aims to understand the way they currently use services and how this might be improved. It will also seek the views of those who provide care for this group of women.

The findings of this research will be used to develop an intervention aimed at improving use of health services by street-based sex workers with the ultimate aim of improving their health.

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