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Springer, Archives of Sexual Behavior, 2(52), p. 629-638, 2022

DOI: 10.1007/s10508-022-02405-5

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Impact of the COVID-19 Health Crisis on Trans Women and Cis Men Sex Workers in Spain

This paper is made freely available by the publisher.
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Abstract

AbstractThe objective of the study was to describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sex workers in accessing health and social services. A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 29 participants in Barcelona, Spain. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Four themes were identified: (1) impact of COVID-19 on physical/mental health, (2) barriers and facilitators to health/social service access, (3) health decision-making, and (4) suggestions for future pandemic situations. Barriers to accessing health services were structural. Non-governmental organization support was the main facilitating factor. A person-centered, intersectional approach is suggested for future practice, considering co-occurring syndemic factors.