Gender-inclusive sexual health literacy scale for sex workers (SHL-SW): Development and validation in Thailand
The SHL-SW is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing SHL among sex workers in Thailand, and is the first such instrument to be specifically validated for gender inclusivity in this population across four components: (1) access, (2) understanding, (3) appraisal, and (4) application. This tool enables public health practitioners and researchers to identify SHL gaps, design targeted rights-based interventions, and inform evidence-based policies aimed at advancing health equity.
Authors
- Tanunchai Boonnuk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8898-3678)
- Worarat Magteppong
- Saowanee Thongnopakun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9075-2737)
- Jaturapon Charoenying
- Yuvadee Rodjarkpai
- Natsariya Chaksomsak
- Pitak Ketkrongkuay
- Aimutcha Wattanaburanon
- Sawitree Visanuyothin
- Orathai Thongnoppakun
Institutions
- Rajamangala University of Technology (TH)
- Burapha University (TH)
- Dusit Thani College (TH)
- Social Security Office (Thailand) (TH)
- Chonburi Hospital (TH)
- Loei Rajabhat University (TH)
- Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0341345
- Primary Topic
- Sex work and related issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Thailand Science Research and Innovation