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Abstract：
Complex interactions exist between sex work and parenthood, impacting the lives of those in sex work who also provide care for others. This scoping review aims to review the experiences and challenges of female sex workers who are parents or caregivers, highlighting the socioeconomic, psychological, and legal dimensions of their dual roles. The rationale for this review stems from the recognition that sex workers who are also parents face unique and multifaceted challenges that significantly impact their wellbeing and that of their children. The five stages of a scoping review suggested by Arksey and O\'Malley were followed in this study. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across electronic databases such as PubMed, PsycINFO, and Google Scholar. This study covered publications written in English from 2010 to 2023. Studies were selected based on their focus on sex workers who are parents or caregivers. Both qualitative and quantitative research articles were included. Thematic analysis was employed to synthesize findings across the selected studies. Studies published prior to 2013, studies that were not published in English, and studies that did not address the experiences of female sex workers who are parents or caregivers were excluded from this study. The review identified 14 studies meeting the inclusion criteria. Five key themes emerged from this study: (1) social stigma and healthcare discrimination; (2) legal challenges; (3) mental nexus; (4) risk behaviors and exposing children to a hazardous environment; and (5) social support. Sex workers who are also parents or caregivers navigate a multifaceted landscape of challenges and resilience. Policy reforms are needed to reduce stigma, provide financial support, and ensure legal protections for this key population.
摘要：
性工作和为人父母之间存在复杂的相互作用，影响那些从事性工作的人的生活，他们也为他人提供护理。这项范围审查旨在审查作为父母或照顾者的女性性工作者的经历和挑战，突出社会经济，心理,和法律层面的双重角色。这项审查的理由是认识到性工作者也是父母面临着独特和多方面的挑战，这些挑战对他们和孩子的福祉产生了重大影响。这项研究遵循了Arksey和O\'Malley建议的范围审查的五个阶段。在PubMed等电子数据库中进行了全面的文献检索，PsycINFO,谷歌学者。这项研究涵盖了2010年至2023年以英语撰写的出版物。根据他们对父母或照顾者的性工作者的关注来选择研究。包括定性和定量研究文章。采用主题分析来综合选定研究的结果。2013年之前发表的研究，没有以英文发表的研究，和研究没有解决女性性工作者的经历谁是父母或照顾者被排除在本研究之外。审查确定了14项符合纳入标准的研究。这项研究提出了五个关键主题：（1）社会污名和医疗保健歧视；（2）法律挑战；（3）心理联系；（4）危险行为并将儿童暴露于危险环境；（5）社会支持。性工作者也是父母或照顾者，他们面临着多方面的挑战和韧性。需要进行政策改革以减少污名，提供资金支持,并确保对这一关键人群的法律保护。
