Effective Interventions for STD Prevention Among Sex Workers in Montreal: An Action Research Study

Project Description

The action research project, titled "Effective Interventions for STD Prevention Among Sex Workers in Montreal," aimed to identify, implement, and evaluate the most effective strategies for preventing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) within the sex worker community in Montreal. The project was conducted in three phases. The first phase involved a comprehensive review of existing literature and data on STD prevention methods and their efficacy among sex workers. This included both global best practices and locally specific studies to understand the unique challenges and needs of Montreal’s sex worker community. In the second phase, the project team engaged with sex workers, healthcare providers, and community organizations through interviews, focus groups, and surveys. This participatory approach ensured that the interventions were tailored to the real-world experiences and needs of sex workers. By fostering collaboration, the team developed culturally sensitive and contextually relevant prevention strategies. The third phase involved the implementation and evaluation of the proposed interventions. The interventions were piloted in selected sites, and both quantitative and qualitative methods were used to assess their effectiveness. Key metrics included reductions in STD incidence rates, increased awareness and usage of preventive measures, and overall health and well-being of the sex workers. The findings from this study provided valuable insights for public health officials, policymakers, and community organizations, ultimately contributing to improved health outcomes for sex workers in Montreal and potentially informing similar efforts in other urban centers.

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