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Contraceptive Utilization Among New Exotic Dancers: A Cross-Sectional Study, Mishka Terplan, Caitlin E. Martin, Jennifer Nail, Susan G. Sherman
Contraceptive Utilization Among New Exotic Dancers: A Cross-Sectional Study, Mishka Terplan, Caitlin E. Martin, Jennifer Nail, Susan G. Sherman
Obstetrics and Gynecology Publications
Background
Female exotic dancers are a population at high risk of unintended pregnancy. The objective of this study is to describe the reproductive health needs and contraceptive utilization of exotic dancers.
Methods
New exotic dancers (< 6 months dancing) from 26 clubs in Baltimore City/County completed a one-time survey.
Results
Of 117 participants, 96 (82%) had current contraceptive need. The mean age was 24 years, and 55% were black. Sex work (45%), alcohol use disorder (73%), illicit (44%; e.g., heroin, crack, cocaine), and injection drug use (8%) were common. The majority (66%) reported contraception use in the prior 6 months. Condoms were reported by 46% whereas 45% reported non-barrier methods, most commonly hormonal …