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[Affection, kisses, and condoms: the ABC of sexual practices of female sex workers in Mexico City].

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    • Transliterated Title:
      Afecto, besos y condones: el ABC de las prácticas sexuales de las trabajadoras sexuales de la Ciudad de México.
    • Source:
      Publisher: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública Country of Publication: Mexico NLM ID: 0404371 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0036-3634 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00363634 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Salud Publica Mex Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Mexico : Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública
      Original Publication: [México] : La Secretaría, [1959-
    • Subject Terms:
      Condoms* ; Sex Work*/psychology ; Sexual Behavior*/psychology; Adolescent ; Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Mexico ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Urban Population
    • 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. The English version of this paper is available at:http://www.insp.mx/salud/index.html.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20040221 Date Completed: 20040428 Latest Revision: 20161124
    • Publication Date:
      20250114
    • Accession Number:
      14974270