Longitudinal experiences and risk factors for common mental health problems and suicidal behaviours among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya

Longitudinal experiences and risk factors for common mental health problems and suicidal behaviours among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya

Abstract Background Female sex workers (FSWs) are at high risk of mental health problems and suicide risk. Few longitudinal studies have examined risk factors for poor mental health among FSWs. Methods Maisha Fiti is a longitudinal study among FSWs randomly selected from Sex Worker Outreach Program...

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Main Authors:	Alicja Beksinska, Pooja Shah, Mary Kungu, Rhoda Kabuti, Hellen Babu, Zaina Jama, Mamtuti Panneh, Emily Nyariki, Chrispo Nyabuto, Monica Okumu, Pauline Ngurukiri, Erastus Irungu, Rupert Kaul, Janet Seeley, Mitzy Gafos, Tara S. Beattie, Helen A. Weiss, Joshua Kimani
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge University Press 2022-01-01
Series:	Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health
Subjects:	Female sex workers mental health
Online Access:	https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2054425122000449/type/journal_article

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