Right to health and criminalization of same-sex conduct and sexual orientation, sex-work and HIV transmission 2010, para. 38
Paragraph
Paragraph text
In one study, about 45 per cent of a sample of sex workers operating in illegal circumstances were assessed with negative mental health scores, as compared to 12 per cent of the sample of "legal" sex workers. Although differences in physical health outcomes were not observed, significant patterns of disadvantage and vulnerability were noted amongst the former group. This not only highlights the impact of criminalization, both in terms of the impact of sex work and entry into sex work, but also draws attention to the importance of differentiating between the various types and settings of sex work in devising effective health interventions.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2010
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2010), A/HRC/14/20, para. 38.