Hristiana Mihaylova

Biographic Data

ID9992339
NAMEHristiana Mihaylova
GIVEN NAMESHristiana
FAMILY NAMEMihaylova
SIGNATUREMIHAYLOVA H
AFFILIATIONSSt. Hedwig-Krankenhaus
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS6
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR6
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2025
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Adverse childhood experiences and mental health outcomes among women in sex work and social care

    Open AccessFranziska Kroehn-Liedtke, Anastasiia Lotysh et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2026

    Introduction: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are well-established risk factors for mental disorders, yet their impact within vulnerable occupational groups remains insufficiently understood. Women engaged in sex work and social care are disproportionately exposed to violence and emotional stressors, potentially compounding the effects of early-life adversity. Methods: We conducted a mixed-methods study in Berlin, Germany, including 560 wome…

  • An explorative qualitative study of barriers to the use of health and mental health services among migrant female sex workers in Germany and needs for action

    Open AccessAnastasiia Lotysh, Hürrem Tezcan-Güntekin et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Background: Migrant female sex workers (MFSWs) can be exposed to various health risks due to their occupation, including mental and physical health, substance use, and experience of violence. However, they face substantial barriers to accessing healthcare services. The inadequate access to medical care for migrant female sex workers poses a challenge to the German healthcare system. Research aims: This qualitative study aimed to identify and anal…

  • Quality of life, mental health, and socio-demographic differences across sex work settings

    Open AccessOlivia Kalinowski, Franziska Kroehn-Liedtke et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Background: Existing research shows that quality of life (QoL), mental health, and working conditions vary widely across sex work settings. Street-based work, for example, involves different risks than, for example, online sex work. Little is known about what drives individuals into specific environments. This study examines whether work setting predicts working conditions, QoL, mental health, and reported socio-medical needs, and explores factor…

  • The impact of self-stigmatization on the mental health of female sex workers (FSWs)

    Open AccessGizem Kaya, Olivia Kalinowski et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Introduction Sex workers are exposed to high levels of mental health risk. Yet, the psychological effects of self-stigmatization in legalized sex work contexts remain underexplored. This study examines how different dimensions of self-stigma influence mental health outcomes among female sex workers (FSWs) in Germany, where sex work is legalized and regulated. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 397 FSWs recruited across diverse wor…

  • A quantitative study on female sex workers’ mental health in Germany

    Open AccessFranziska Kroehn-Liedtke, Olivia Kalinowski et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Introduction Sex workers provide sexual services in exchange for monetary compensation, encompassing a range of activities such as escorting, pornography and street-based or online sex work. Individuals doing sex work are frequently referred to as a vulnerable group when it comes to their mental health. Despite the legality of sex work in Germany, there are significant risk factors associated with negative impact on the mental health, such as sti…

  • Prevalence, risk and resilience factors of mental health conditions among female sex workers

    Open AccessOlivia Kalinowski, Anastasiia Lotysh et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025