@article{ref1,
title="Experience of violence among street prostitutes: a qualitative study in Shiraz, Iran",
journal="Journal of injury and violence research",
year="2019",
author="Kalateh Sadati, Ahmad and Zarei, Nooshin and Argasi, Hossein and Heydari, Seyed Taghi",
volume="11",
number="1",
pages="21-28",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Female Sex workers (FSWs) are a marginalized group. Although some studies have shown various types of violence against sex workers, it is a subject which needs more in-depth knowledge. <br><br>METHODS: This is a conventional content study conducted on 18 street sex workers in Shiraz, Iran. <br><br>RESULTS: The present study observed that sex workers had extensive experience in five forms of violence: physical, barbaric, psychological, sexual, deception and robbery. Moreover, violence was deep-rooted in their previous experiences prior to becoming a prostitute, leading to the formation of yet another type of violence, called hidden slavery with male or female pimps. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: To improve the general health of this group, it is recommended that they be supported by social institutions and be provided with psychological consultations.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2008-2053",
doi="10.5249/jivr.v11i1.865",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.5249/jivr.v11i1.865"
}