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Fish-for-Sex Among Fishers in a Fishing Community in Ghana: Prevalence, Drivers and Impacts

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年3月25日

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  • Sylvester Kyei-Gyamfi,
  • Zita Kyei-Gyamfi,
  • Victoria Kutorkor Kotey,
  • Frank Kyei-Arthur

摘要

Fish-for-sex (FFS) has been observed in inland and marine fishing locales, with most cases reported in sub-Saharan Africa. This study examined fishers’ awareness of FFS, perceptions of its characteristics, factors driving its prevalence, and views on its impacts. This study is a cross-sectional mixed-methods study involving 385 fishers in Elmina, comprising 187 men and 198 women. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze quantitative data, while thematic analysis was used to analyze the qualitative data. The findings reveal that nearly 70% of fishers were aware of FFS, underscoring its visibility in Elmina and nearby fishing communities. More than 10% of fishers reported prior involvement in FFS, with men (24.8%) engaging more frequently than women (4.3%). Key drivers of FFS include fish-selling arrangements, sex-for-debt exchanges, and seasonal pressures that compel fish traders to meet male fishers’ demands. Also, while many fishers view FFS as exploitative and risky, others see it as contributing to issues like single and irresponsible parenting or as a consensual transaction rooted in mutual economic benefit. This study demonstrates that FFS is more prevalent among male fishers than females. Addressing FFS requires targeted health promotion initiatives to reduce associated risky behaviors, alongside financial support for women fish traders to decrease dependency on FFS for economic stability.