Beaten but not down! Exploring resilience among female sex workers (FSWs) in Nairobi, Kenya

• Main Authors: Rhoda Wanjiru (Author), Emily Nyariki (Author), Hellen Babu (Author), Ibrahim Lwingi (Author), Jennifer Liku (Author), Zaina Jama (Author), Mary Kung'u (Author), Polly Ngurukiri (Author), The Maisha Fiti Study Champions (Author), Chrispo Nyamweya (Author), Pooja Shah (Author), Monica Okumu (Author), Helen Weiss (Author), Rupert Kaul (Author), Tara S. Beattie (Author), Joshua Kimani (Author), Janet Seeley (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In Kenya sex work is illegal and those engaged in the trade are stigmatized and marginalized. We explored how female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya, utilize different resources to navigate the negative consequences of the work they do. Methods Qualitative data were collected in Oc...