TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Self-perceived stigma, depressive symptoms, and suicidal behaviors among female sex workers in China
JO  - Journal of transcultural nursing
A1  - Hong, Youlian
A1  - Fang, Xiaoyi
A1  - Li, Xiaoming
A1  - Liu, Yang
A1  - Li, Mingquiang
A1  - Tai-Seale, Tom
SP  - 29
EP  - 34
VL  - 21
IS  - 1
N2  - Data regarding female sex workers' (FSWs) self-perceived stigma and their mental health are limited, particularly in developing countries. This study, using a cross-sectional survey among 310 FSWs in China, addresses this issue. Data indicate that most of these FSWs had medium to high levels of self-perceived stigma, 30% had elevated depressive symptoms, 18% had suicidal ideation, and 9% had suicidal attempt in the past 6 months. After controlling for potential confounders, FSWs' high-level self-perceived stigma was significantly associated with their poor mental health. The authors call for culturally appropriate approaches to reduce stigma and promote psychological well-being among this marginalized and vulnerable population.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1043-6596
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1043659609349063
ID  - ref1
ER  -