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Prostitution in Sheffield.

E B Turner, R S Morton

    The British Journal of Venereal Diseases
    |June 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Prostitution in Sheffield poses significant health risks, particularly concerning gonorrhea transmission. Despite social work policies, prostitutes remain a key vector for sexually transmitted infections, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Prostitution in Sheffield (population >500,000) was examined across legal, social work, and medical domains between 1960-1973.
    • Prosecutions for soliciting increased locally, exceeding national trends, linked to enhanced police and social work interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the legal, social work, and medical aspects of prostitution in Sheffield.
    • To evaluate the health impact, specifically sexually transmitted infections (STIs), associated with prostitution.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of legal and social work policies and activities from 1960-1973.
    • Medical study of 60 prostitutes from 1968-1972, focusing on gonorrhea as an indicator of health risk.

    Main Results:

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    • Prosecutions for soliciting showed a marked local increase, influenced by police activity and social policies.
    • Sixty prostitutes were studied medically; gonorrhea was prevalent, with 40% experiencing salpingitis.
    • Prostitutes accounted for one in six local gonorrhea infections in heterosexual men, indicating their continued role as disease vectors.

    Conclusions:

    • The study underscores the persistent role of prostitutes in STI transmission, refuting claims of a decline.
    • Regular monitoring of prostitution and comprehensive national studies are essential for public health.
    • Interventions must address both the social and medical dimensions of prostitution to mitigate health risks.