Citation

Picos AP, González RP, de la Iglesia Gutierrez M. Health Care Women Int. 2018; ePub(ePub): 1-15.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology , University of Valladolid.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07399332.2018.1452928

PMID

29565214

Abstract

The aim of the researchers is to explore the causes and consequences of the psychological health of sex workers as well as provide an intervention model for the prevention of mental disorders in accordance with WHO levels. The study sample consisted of 146 sex workers from Spain. Loneliness and maltreatment have a negative influence on psychological health, while self-esteem has a protector role over psychological health. Psychological health has a positive impact on perceived quality of life and other health domains. On the contrary, psychological health has a negative impact on drug use and symptoms of anxiety. Data are discussed.

Language: en

Keywords

Psychological health; drug use; quality of life; self-esteem; violence