Abstract :
Introduction: Globally the issues of morbidity among female sex workers are major concerns but mostly
have been neglected.
Objective: To study the general and maternal health morbidities among female sex workers.
Material & Methods: This was a cross sectional study carried out in a red-light area of metro city with the
help of a local NGO. Using Purposive sampling method, each female sex worker was interviewed individually
by a resident doctor with nonbiased, non-provocative, non-judgmental interview technique.
Results: The mean age of 99 respondent was 29.3 years and 69.2% were migrated from West Bengal and
Orissa. 78% were sold by their Husband and family members. The mean age at which they have started
sex work was found to be 17.6 years. Current study noted 63.64% female sex workers were mother which
is in correspondence with different researchers finding. Home deliveries and early weaning was reported
by respondents. 63% females reported musculoskeletal pain, 54% with itching and rashes over body and
45% reported weakness, in addition 38% delineate vaginal discharge and 34% pain in lower abdomen
which suggestive of sexual transmitted diseases.
Conclusion: The high prevalence of health conditions is found in female sex workers demands urgent actions.
Keyword :
Female sex workers, Morbidity, Mothers