Crossroads of choice: a qualitative study of the factors influencing decisions to transition from sex work among women engaged in sex work in Southern Uganda
Our study highlights the complex decision-making processes among WESW as they navigate transitions to alternative jobs or careers. By advocating for multifaceted interventions and policies tailored to the diverse challenges faced by WESW, our study contributes to a more informed approach to supporting their transition out of sex work.
Authors
- Susan S. Witte (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5336-3185)
- Flavia Namuwonge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7640-0607)
- Josephine Nabayinda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6508-2444)
- Proscovia Nabunya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9088-5839)
- Ozge Sensoy Bahar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7230-0438)
- Jennifer Nattabi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8300-1791)
- Edward Nsubuga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0765-5186)
- Samuel Kizito (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2413-0398)
- Joshua Kiyingi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7264-6976)
- Fred M. Ssewamala
Institutions
- University of California, San Francisco (US)
- Washington University in St. Louis (US)
- Columbia University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Women s Health
- Published
- 2025-04-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-025-03631-4
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Sex work and related issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.40
Funders
- Washington University in St. Louis
- York University
- National Institute of Mental Health