Health Problems Faced by Prostitutes
Sexual workers suffer high rates of mental health issues and face obstacles to seeking healthcare services, while their work exposes them to many risks, including HIV infection and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). More research by LIS professionals into the health issues faced by female commercial sex workers is necessary, including an investigation of barriers to healthcare access as well as stigma's effect . Physical One study of sex workers (SWs), revealed that thirty percent had reported physical health problems, such as frequent stomach-aches caused by poor diet or showering between clients, or pain or numbness in certain parts of their bodies likely affected by occupational stress. Women also experienced high rates of psychological issues like depression and anxiety; more sex workers than expected experienced mental health difficulties given working conditions and barriers to healthcare services - suggesting more research needs to be conducted into ways of protecti