Investigating the effects of COVID-19 on global male sex work populations: a longitudinal study of digital data.

Denton Callander Étienne MeunierRyan DeVeauChristian GrovBasil DonovanVictor MinichielloJules KimDustin Duncan

Published in: Sexually transmitted infections (2020)

These findings support the contention that COVID-19 has dramatically impacted the sex industry; globally, male sex workers may be facing considerable economic strain. Targeted education and outreach are needed to support male sex workers grappling with COVID-19, including around the most effective risk reduction strategies. Those involved with the sex industry must have access to state-sponsored COVID-19 financial and other aid programmes to support individual and public health.

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