International Journal of Women's Health Care(IJWHC)
ISSN: 2573-9506 | DOI: 10.33140/IJWHC
Impact Factor: 1.011
Md Rejwan Gani Mazumder
Lecturer, Department of Physiotherapy, Saic College of Medical Science and Technology (SCMST), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Research Article
A Cross Sectional Survey on Socio Demographic Profile and Work-Related Health Risks of Bangladeshi Female Sex Workers
Author(s): Bahauddin Bayzid, Mohammad Kamrujjaman*, Md Rejwan Gani Mazumder, SM Mustofa Kamal, Md Soriful Islam, Sujon Hosen and Jalal Uddin
Background: Commercial sex is one of the leading occupational health risks in Bangladesh. Knowing health risks in female sex workers is of great importance for protection. Various work-related factors are in charge to develop the health risks. The current study aimed to find out the socio demographic profile and work-related health risks among female sex workers. Methods: The study design was a cross-sectional survey. The sample comprised 315 female sex workers with an age range of 18-49 years. A purposive sampling techniques were used and data were obtained by face to face interview with a structured administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the SPSS software (version 20.0). P-value represented as chi-square test and level of significance (p<0.05). Results: Sexual, emotional and physical assault alon.. Read More»