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Area of Science:

  • Social Science
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Stigma is linked to negative health outcomes in social science research.
  • Few studies compare stigmatized groups or examine stigma's independent and mediating effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare perceived stigma and drug use across three low-income, feminized service occupations.
  • To examine the independent and mediating effects of stigma on drug use.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of longitudinal data.
  • Comparative study of sex work, food/beverage serving, and barbering/hairstyling occupations.

Main Results:

  • Sex work is associated with higher perceived stigma and use of illicit drugs (heroin, cocaine).
  • Perceived stigma mediates the relationship between sex work and illicit drug use.
  • Stigma negatively affects health independently of sex work involvement.

Conclusions:

  • Perceived stigma is particularly pronounced in the sex industry.
  • Stigma plays a significant role in the health disparities observed in marginalized occupations.