Stigma, Safety, and Support: A Comprehensive Analysis of Sex Worker Wellbeing in Germany, 2024

Stigma, Safety, and Support: A Comprehensive Analysis of Sex Worker Wellbeing in Germany, 2024 | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 15 May 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Stigma, Safety, and Support: A Comprehensive Analysis of Sex Worker Wellbeing in Germany, 2024 Authors : Brenda Jensen 0009-0009-1860-2863 [email protected] , Oluwasegun Caleb Idowu , and Ratif Abdulai Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.174733763.32844042/v1 819 views 266 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract This study investigated the health and well-being of sex workers in Germany using the 2024 Erobella Sex Worker Wellbeing Survey, a cross-sectional analysis of over 270 responses collected from May 2024 to January 2025. Findings indicate that 70-80% report good or very good physical health linked to mandatory health checks, yet 20-30% experience medium to poor mental health due to stigma, isolation, and workplace stress. Approximately 60% face discrimination, 40% report safety threats, and 20-30% encounter healthcare barriers due to cost and stigma, notably for STI testing. Social support, valued at 60%, was absent at 30%. Digital sex work, adopted by 20%, reduces physical risks (80% feel safe), but increases mental strain from online harassment and isolation. Despite the 2017 Prostitutes Protection Act, systemic gaps persisted. Recommendations include revising laws to penalize client violence, training providers to counter stigma, funding free STI testing and therapy, establishing online peer networks, and addressing evidence gaps with targeted policy solutions. Supplementary Material File (comprehensive analysis of sex worker wellbeing in germany 2024.pdf) Download 272.65 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 15 May 2025 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords germany health stigma survey wellbeing Authors Affiliations Brenda Jensen 0009-0009-1860-2863 [email protected] Erobella Research Team Erobella View all articles by this author Oluwasegun Caleb Idowu Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ibadan, University College Hospital Ibadan View all articles by this author Ratif Abdulai Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Pan African Center for Epidemics Research Extramural Unit, University of Johannesburg View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 819 views 266 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Brenda Jensen, Oluwasegun Caleb Idowu, Ratif Abdulai. Stigma, Safety, and Support: A Comprehensive Analysis of Sex Worker Wellbeing in Germany, 2024. Authorea . 15 May 2025. 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