Background
Previous qualitative
research has examined male sex workers in the Czech Republic, but this mapping
study is the first to investigate male sex work in a quantitative research
design and focus on the mental health of these sex workers. This study also
examines male sex workers’ mental health problems in relation to their sexual
identity or orientation.
Material/Methods
A sample of Czech male
sex workers (N=40) were examined on a range of sexual and psychological
variables using a quantitative survey administered face-to-face. The study
employed locally validated versions of Beck’s Depression Inventory and Zung’s
Self-Report Anxiety Scale.
Results
The results indicate
that for homosexuals, working as a male sex worker is not related to any
serious mental health problems. However, those identifying as heterosexual and
bisexual more frequently reported symptoms of depression and bisexuals showed
significantly more anxiety.
Conclusions
These findings suggest
sexual identity is an important issue to consider when addressing the mental
health needs of this population.
Below: Male sex workers scores on Zung’s Self Report Anxiety Scale, with scores of 45 or greater indicating clinically significant levels of anxiety
Full article at: http://goo.gl/ShuOWv
By: Michael Bar-JohnsonA,B,C,D,E,F,G and Petr WeissA,B,C,D,E,F
First Medical
Faculty, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
Corresponding Author: Michael Bar-Johnson, e-mail: zc.pynu@nosnhojm
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