Precarity Factors of Street-Based Sex Work Within Criminalised Contexts: A Study in Athens, Greece
Author:
Triantafyllidou Stavroula1, Siamitrou Paraskevi1, Ntinopoulou Evangelia1, Apostolidou Anna1, Kouroupou Anna1, Kotsia Sofia1, Papadaki Anna2, Papadopetrakis Giorgos1, Papastefanaki Konstantina1, Sougle Aggeliki1, Tsiaras Vaggelis1, Canellopoulos Lissy3, Poulios Antonios1
Affiliation:
1. Greek Association of People Living with HIV, Positive Voice, GREECE 2. The University of Nottingham, UNITED KINGDOM 3. University of Athens, GREECE
Abstract
This community research study aims to investigate the intersecting self-identified precarity factors and identities associated with street-based sex work in a criminalised context, specifically in Athens, Greece, to improve the effectiveness of individualised care interventions. Interviews of 264 cis and trans female sex workers were conducted from June 2021 to December 2022, at a community day centre for sex workers in Athens. The community-based precarity index for sex workers was used, which was developed at the community centre, using factors identified by sex workers themselves. Street-based sex workers more commonly reported interrelated precarious factors, such as perceived problematic substance use, homelessness, client violence, medical issues, and trouble with the police. Trans and refugee identities were both associated with street-based sex work as well. Harm reduction, gender-affirmative and multilingual and multicultural interventions are essential in street-based sex work intervention programs. Decriminalisation of sex work is recommended to reduce the harms and risks associated with sex work.
Publisher
Lectito Publications
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