Exploration of commercial sex workers' experiences of condom use in coastal and border areas : A Qualitative Study
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https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt20251770Keywords:
Commercial sex workers, men having sex with men, condomsAbstract
Background: Sexual behavior is the basis of self-identity in society, men who have sex with men (MSM) have a certain role in the spread of HIV AIDS, as a group at high risk, of course the use of condoms is very important in preventing the spread sexually transmitted diseases. Tarakan is the only city in the North Kalimantan region and is part of the coastal area bordering Malaysia, besides Tarakan is one of the industrial centers in Kalimantan with an island that has limited access to other regions. The number of industry and workers from outside have caused prostitution in Tarakan to become increasingly rampant, the existence of application facilities specifically for LSL makes it easier their space to carry out sexual transactions.
Objective: The objective of this study was to explore the experiences of male commercial sex workers regarding condom use in the area borders and coast of Tarakan City.
Methods: This study uses a phenomenological approach with in-depth interviews. Participants are male sex workers who work. As Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) who have worked as CSWs for at least 12 months, in-depth interviews were conducted directly from July to August 2024, followed by transcription, coding, theme determination and analysis with 30 participants.
Results: The results of interviews with female PSK found: (1) Self-perception, (2) Support for MSM application facilities and social environment, (3) economic background, (4) condom negotiation skills, (5) self-acceptance as a risk of sex work.
Conclusion: CSWs with an MSM background make their self-perception a form of abnormality in their sexual orientation, thus making it... as a reason for working as a PSK based on sexual needs, poor economic background, work as a male commercial sex worker
Men are supported by the many MSM applications or groups available and can monitor the existence and types of sexual services offered in the application. Furthermore, in sexual activities/sexual services, the ability to negotiate the use of condoms is also influenced by economic needs, social needs, and sexual, sexual imagination that encourages challenging sex, so that condom use is not optimal.
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