Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. There has been very little medical research into pregnancies which occur in the context of prostitution, even though the associated health risks for mother and child, e.
The aim of this study was to compile and summarize what is known inter- nationally about this topic and identify key points of support as part of a uniform standard of healthcare in pregnancy. There are no systematic studies on pregnancy risks in the context of sexual services. The Prostitute Protection Act provides only limited protection for affected women, and statutory maternity protection regulations also have little impact as they require a formal contract of employment which rarely exists even in the context of legal prostitution.
The number of unreported cases is high. Nevertheless, there is little concrete data available on the probable health risks if these women become pregnant.
The existing laws that should offer protection fall short of the mark. There is a need for more research into the future implementation of the Prostitute Protection Act which should focus on health counselling, health promotion and additional protective legislation. Low-threshold healthcare services offered in the context of prenatal care could be an opportunity to improve care. Key words: prostitution, Prostitute Protection Act, high-risk pregnancy, sexual violence, preterm birth.
Ergebnisse Systematische Studien zu den Schwangerschaftsrisiken im Kontext sexueller Dienstleistungen fehlen. Die Dunkelziffer ist hoch. Bisherige Schutzregelungen greifen zu kurz.
