Love Rene
a Vanderbilt University , School of Nursing , Nashville , Tennessee , USA.
Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2015 Aug;36(8):568-77. doi: 10.3109/01612840.2015.1020462.
The aim of this study was to synthesize research on female street level prostitutes for application in mental health practice and identification of future research needs. The data were from reports conducted in Westernized countries on female street level prostitutes between the years 2000 and 2014. Street level prostitutes are at high risk for HIV/STIs, chronic and acute physical/mental health problems, and violence, but there is a paucity of research on resilience and coping skills. We conclude that street level prostitutes suffer severe health disparities, yet they do not seek health care on a consistent basis. It is important for mental healthcare providers to offer women a safe, non-judgmental environment while providing assessment and referral. Future research on mental health consequences as well as resilience and coping skills would support effective interventions that address the women holistically.
本研究的目的是综合关于街头女性性工作者的研究，以便应用于心理健康实践并确定未来的研究需求。数据来自2000年至2014年间在西方国家对街头女性性工作者进行的报告。街头性工作者面临感染艾滋病毒/性传播感染、慢性和急性身心健康问题以及暴力的高风险，但关于复原力和应对技能的研究却很匮乏。我们得出结论，街头性工作者存在严重的健康差距，但她们并未持续寻求医疗保健。对于精神卫生保健提供者而言，在提供评估和转诊时为女性提供一个安全、无评判的环境非常重要。未来关于心理健康后果以及复原力和应对技能的研究将支持全面应对这些女性的有效干预措施。
