| Title | Through a Different Lens: Occupational Health of Sex-Working Young Trans Women. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2023 |
| Authors | Fisher, MRenee, Turner, C, McFarland, W, Breslow, ASamuel, Wilson, EC, Arayasirikul, S |
| Journal | Transgend Health |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 200-206 |
| Date Published | 2023 Apr |
| ISSN | 2688-4887 |
| Abstract | PURPOSE: Sex work is a common form of work among young trans women (YTW). METHODS: Using an occupational health frame, we measured associations between demographics, sex work, and vocational outcomes in 18-month visit data from the SHINE study (=263, San Francisco). RESULTS: Overall, 41.8% reported lifetime sex work, primarily escorting/paid sex. Motivations included "better pay" and "can't get a job due to gender discrimination." Occupational injuries included anxiety (53.6%) and depression (50%), with significantly higher relative risk for YTW doing multiple types of sex work. Criminalization experiences (i.e., incarceration, arrests, and police interaction) were common. CONCLUSION: Results echo calls for sex worker-affirming mental health care for YTW. |
| DOI | 10.1089/trgh.2021.0109 |
| Alternate Journal | Transgend Health |
| PubMed ID | 37013087 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC10066761 |
