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December 5, 2025International Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthOpen Access

Knowledge and Preventive Practices Toward COVID-19 Among Sex Workers in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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SASameen AshfaqKSKriengkrai SrithanaviboonchaiPSPatumrat Sripan

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals knowledge gaps and lower preventive practices in sex workers, indicating the need for targeted interventions.

Key Points

  • Knowledge scores median was 10 with an interquartile range of 9–10, while preventive practices scored a median of 5 (IQR = 3–5).
  • Factors like gender and career length affected knowledge and preventive practices, with females showing higher knowledge scores than males.
  • Analysis utilized linear regression and Mann–Whitney U test, assessing independent predictors of lower preventive practices.
  • Targeted interventions are necessary to improve COVID-19 preparedness among sex workers in Thailand's Chiang Mai.

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Ashfaq et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6932313d8e51979591dceef5https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22121814
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