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[Consequences of cocaine use among prostitutes].

Carmen Meneses Falcón¹

¹Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y Sociales, Universidad Comillas de Madrid, España. cmeneses@chs.upcomillas.es

Gaceta Sanitaria

|June 15, 2007

Summary

Cocaine use among sex workers in Spain was often instrumental, reducing inhibitions and increasing earnings. However, this drug use was linked to higher risks of unprotected sex and violence.

Area of Science:

Social Sciences
Public Health
Criminology

Background:

Prostitution is a complex social issue with significant public health implications.
Substance use, particularly cocaine, is prevalent among individuals involved in sex work.
Understanding the dynamics of drug use in this population is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the circumstances surrounding cocaine use within the context of prostitution.
To identify the consequences of cocaine consumption for individuals engaged in sex work.
To explore harm reduction strategies employed by sex workers who use drugs.

Main Methods:

A qualitative research design was employed, utilizing fieldwork across six Spanish cities.
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 60 participants aged 18–50 involved in street, flat, or brothel-based prostitution.

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Data collection focused on experiences with alcohol and cocaine use in relation to sex work.

Main Results:

Alcohol and cocaine were the primary substances used, often instrumentally to reduce inhibitions and increase work capacity.
Cocaine use facilitated longer working hours and engagement with clients for non-sexual company, potentially increasing income.
Consequences included increased risk of unprotected sex and client-related violence; harm reduction strategies were observed.

Conclusions:

A significant association exists between drug use and the provision of sexual services.
Cocaine use in prostitution poses considerable health risks, notably through increased likelihood of unprotected sexual encounters.
Harm reduction practices are actively implemented by sex workers to mitigate risks associated with substance use.