Table 2 Socio-demographic characteristics of HSWs living in Larkana and other cities
Characteristics | Larkana(199) | Other cities(420) |
|---|---|---|
Mean age(±SD) | 26.42(±5.4) | 28.91(±6.1) |
Mother tongue | ||
Urdu | 1(0.5%) | 215(51.1%) |
Punjabi | 23(11.6%) | 81(19.5%) |
Sindhi | 159(79.9%) | 52(12.2%) |
Other | 1(7%) | 72(17.2%) |
Educational status | ||
Educated | 64 (32.2%) | 152(36%) |
Uneducated | 135(67.8%) | 268(64%) |
Marital status | ||
Currently married | 7(3.5%) | 43(10.8%) |
Unmarried | 192(96.5%) | 377(89.2%) |
Modes of income | ||
Barber | 1(0.5%) | 15(3.7%) |
Beggar | 6(3%) | 95(22.8%) |
Dancer | 17(8%) | 125(30.1%) |
Milkman | 1(0.5%) | 2(0.5%) |
Painter | 1(0.5%) | 0(0%) |
Shopkeeper | 13(6.5%) | 1(0.2%) |
Only sex work | 160(80.4%) | 181(42.6%) |
Living arrangement | ||
Family home | 79(39.7%) | 83(20%) |
Dera | 38(19.1%) | 330(78%) |
Hostel | 7(3.5%) | 2(0.5%) |
Guest hotel | 75(37.7%) | 5(1.4%) |
Belong to this city | ||
Yes | 177(88.9%) | 309(73.2%) |
No | 22(11.1%) | 111(26.8%) |