Examining the impact of decriminalisation on sex workers in Victoria, Australia: Results from an online survey

Abstract

Objective: This survey aimed to examine the impact of decriminalisation on rates of sex worker's condom use with clients, and sexually transmissible infection/blood-borne virus (STI/BBV) testing. Methods: An anonymous, mixed-methods, online survey among sex workers in Victoria, Australia (December 2022-April 2023). This survey asked about changes in condom use and STI/BBV testing following decriminalisation. Results: 101 participants were included in the study. Median age of participants was 29 years (IQR: 25-33), the majority of participants spoke English (97; 96.0%) and had worked in sex work for at least a year (87; 87.0%). Following decriminalisation, the majority of participants reporte..