Probing the dual burden Assessing psychological distress and substance use among female sex workers in Sonagachi Kolkata West Bengal
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 149
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- The primary goal of this study is to comprehensively investigate and establish the association between psychological distress and substance use among Female Sex Workers (FSWs). The primary outcome aims to fill the existing research gap, identify the determinants and contribute a nuanced understanding of how substance use correlates with psychological distress among FSWs.
研究概览
简要总结
Aims
- The study aims to assess the prevalence and determinants of psychological distress and substance use among female sex workers in Sonagachi Kolkata West Bengal
Outcomes
- Since there is a research gap about psychological distress and substance use among Female Sex Workers this study can provide substantial information about the association between substance use and psychological distress which then can be used to create support systems and interventions that are suited to their specific needs
The permission has been obtained from Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee NGO working at Sonagachi and Kasturba Medical College/Kasturba Hospital Institutional Ethical Committee (KMC/KH IEC) and the data collection will only be carried out after obtaining permission from the CTRI
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 50.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- Female
入选标准
- •18 years and above female sex workers The participants who are willing to participate The participants who speak Bangla.
排除标准
- •Less than 18 years female sex workers Participants who are not willing to participate Participants who speak other than Bangla.
结局指标
主要结局
The primary goal of this study is to comprehensively investigate and establish the association between psychological distress and substance use among Female Sex Workers (FSWs). The primary outcome aims to fill the existing research gap, identify the determinants and contribute a nuanced understanding of how substance use correlates with psychological distress among FSWs.
时间窗: 4 months from data collection
次要结局
- The secondary outcome builds upon the primary research findings and focuses on translating the insights into practical applications. This involves using the data to inform the development of tailored support systems and interventions specifically designed to address the mental health challenges and substance use patterns identified among FSWs.(4 months from data collection)
研究者
Dr Monali Bhattacharya
Prasanna School of Public Health