Factors Influencing Abortion Among Brothel-Based Female Sex Workers in Rural West Bengal, India

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Authors

Anik Biswas · All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health

Sanjoy Kumar Sadhukhan · All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health

Jayita Pal · All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health

R. Pati · All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health

Protim Ray · Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee

R. Shaw · All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health

Nilima Saren

Abstract

Irregular condom use and abortion among rural FSWs are influenced by economic, behavioral, and relational factors. Interventions focusing on improving contraceptive access, counselling on dual protection, and addressing the dynamics of intimate partnerships are critical to enhancing reproductive health outcomes in this vulnerable group.

Topics & Keywords

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Cureus

Volume 17, Issue 7, pp. e87333-e87333

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.87333

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