Intersecting Sex Work and Substance Use Risk Among Sexual and Gender Minoritized Individuals Recruited Online in San Francisco, California: Survey Results

JMIR Public Health and Surveillance 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sean Arayasirikul, Jarett Maycott, Angela Olivares
DOI: 10.2196/83555
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Abstract

This research letter examines sex work and substance use associations in a sample of sexual and gender minoritized individuals recruited online in San Francisco, California. This study found that a history of sex work was prevalent and that people with a history of sex work were more likely to recently report using controlled substances and experience domestic violence.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sex work and related issues HIV Drug Use Sexual Risk LGBTQ Health Identity and Policy

Publication details

Journal / source
JMIR Public Health and Surveillance
Volume
12
Pages
e83555–e83555
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN