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salud publica mex 2003; 45 (S5)

Affection, kisses and condoms: The basics of sexual practices of female sex workers in Mexico City

Allen B, Cruz-Valdez A, Rivera-Rivera L, Castro R, Arana-García ME, Hernández-Ávila M

Language: Spanish
References: 49
Page: 594-607
PDF size: 138.94 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objective. To describe and explore the meanings of sexual practices among female sex workers (FSW) in Mexico City. Material and Methods. A qualitative and quantitative study was carried out. The qualitative approach was conducted in 1992 and the latter from 1991 to 1992. The study population was a representative sample of FSW (n=335) who completed a questionnaire; 52 of them also participated in six focal groups. Simple frequencies, central trend, and dispersion measures were calculated. Qualitative data were interpreted using Grounded Theory and a feminist perspective. Results. Female sex workers accepted vaginal penetration with clients and oral penetration to a lesser extent, while anal penetration and kissing were rejected. All sexual modalities were accepted with personal partners. In their practice, FSW use psychophysical dissociation as a psychological defense mechanism and to construct their identities. Services requested by their latest clients were: 98.4% vaginal, 39.1% oral, and 7.7% anal sex. Condom use was reported by 94%. With their personal partner, 72.6% of FSW never used condoms. The week before the study, FSW worked 3.7±1.5 days on average and had sexual intercourse with 8.6±8.1 clients. Conclusions. Interventions are needed to promote safe sex among FSW in their private and professional lives.


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