Experiences of Sex Workers in Accessing Sexual And Reproductive Health Services. A Case Study of Tutani, Marondera
- Author
- Zhuwao, Chipo. M
- Title
- Experiences of Sex Workers in Accessing Sexual And Reproductive Health Services. A Case Study of Tutani, Marondera
- Abstract
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The right to health, including Sexual and Reproductive Health is a fundamental human right for
every person. Globally sex workers right to health is violated by policy and legal frameworks
that criminalize sex workers as well stigma and discrimination in health care facilities. The study
sought to explore the experiences of sex workers in accessing Sexual and Reproductive Health
services in Tutani, Marondera. The research objectives were to identify the experiences of sex
workers in accessing SRH services, to identify the challenges faced by sex workers in accessing
SRH services and to analyze the strategies offered by the government and non-governmental
organizations in involving sex workers in Sexual and Reproductive Health issues. The study was
qualitative and used in-depth interviews to collect data. The study found that although the
government and non-governmental organizations are working tirelessly to sensitize the
communities and health care providers on universal access of SRH services to sex workers,
stigma and discrimination remain the major challenge faced by sex workers in accessing Sexual
and Reproductive Health services especially at state owned health facilities. The government and
non-governmental organizations should work extra-hard in involving sex workers in SRH issues.
- Date
- 2023
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
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Sex Workers
- Sexual And Reproductive Health Services
- Supervisor
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- Item sets
- Department of Social Work
- Media
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CHIPO M. ZHUWAO-SW.pdf