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“Hard on the Heart”
Examining the Risk Factors and Vulnerabilities of KTV Hostesses in Phnom Penh
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50 girls working as hostesses at a KTV venue in three different areas in Phnom Penh.
Purposeful, convenience sampling methods were used.
Sampling
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Three areas in Phnom Penh: Mai Da Street, ToulKork, and RusseyKeo.
A total of 14 KTV venues were included.
All 50 interviews were conducted at respective KTV venues.
Sampling
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Field researchers trained with UNIAP Ethical Guidelines for Human Trafficking Research.
Participants were given references for counseling, legal aid, and additional assistance at end of each interview.
Respondents were informed of their right to refuse to answer any questions or end the interview at any time.
Ethical Considerations
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Total of 5 respondents: 4 from beer gardens and 1 from a KTV venue.
2 of the 5 were meeting customers for sex. Changed focus from only sexual exploitation
to gaining holistic understanding of risk factors and vulnerabilities of all girls working at KTV venues.
Pilot Study
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Demographics
Mean age: 22.5 years old
66% are considered youth based on UNICEF’s definition (15-24 years)
Under
18
18 to
21
22 to
25
26 to
29
30+
0
5
10
15
20
25
1
2120
6
2
Age of Respondents
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From 12 different areas in Cambodia: 20% from Kandal; 12% from Kompong Cham and Kompot; 10% from Prey Veng, Kompong Thom, and Phnom Penh.
Marital status: 66% single, 30% divorced, and 4% married.
Of the total respondents, 26% had children.
Demographics
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Education
8%
20%
16%
50%
6%
Level of Education
No Schooling
Up to 4th grade
5th to 6th grade
7th to 10th grade
11th grade and above
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Family Background
4%
10%
6%
6%
8%
66%
What is your father’s edu-cational level?
No Schooling
Up to 4th grade
5th to 6th grade
7th to 10th grade
11th grade and above
Don't Know
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64%
36%
Does your family owe any debt?
YesNo
Family Background
The range of debt owed was from 66 USD to 10,000 USD.
The median amount of debt owed was 750 USD.
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Migration
72%
4%
6%
4%
10%
4%
Why did you come to Phnom Penh?
To work/earn money
To study
Visiting a relative
Moving with family
Already living in PP
Strained family rela-tionships
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Less than 1 year
1 to 5 years
6 to 10 years
11 to 15 years
16 to 20 years
More than 20 years
0
5
10
15
20
25
17
20
5
2 2
4
How long have you been living in Phnom Penh?
Migration
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Introduction to KTV
Under 18 18-21 22-25 26-29 30+0
5
10
15
20
25
30
2
27
15
4
2
Age Respondents Began Working at a KTV Venue
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56%
18%
4%
10%
12%
Who introduced you to the KTV?
FriendFamily MemberKTV RecruiterMyselfOther
Introduction to KTV
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“When I was working at the factory, my husband became violent towards me so I ran away from him. That’s why I came here.”
Introduction to KTV
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“This job is easy but it’s hard on the heart.”
Introduction to KTV
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“I was forced to come here. If it was not for my relative, I would not have come. My mom has no idea what really happens here.”
Introduction to KTV
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“I need money to help my family. My parents are sick. Because I have no education, I have no option.”
Introduction to KTV
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Employment
Median income for past three months: $420
$50-250
$251-450
$451-650
$651-850
$851-1050
$1251-1450
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
2
27
14
3 31
Income for past 3 months
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Weekly income ranged from $17.50 to $95 with a median of $37.50◦ Salary ranged from $12.50 to $35, median: $25◦ Tips ranged from $0 to $50, median: $15◦ Five respondents received incentives ranging from
$1.50 to $30, median: $10
Employment
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4%
14%
34%26%
16%
6%
How many hours did you work last week?
41 to 50 hours51 to 60 hours61 to 70 hours71 to 80 hours81 to 90 hours91 to 100 hours
Employment
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• Pay is deducted for days missed.
• Top expense for respondents was sending money home to families.
• 86% respondents lived at KTV venues and did not pay for lodging or food but were required to work everyday.
Employment
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66%
17%
11%
6%
Where did you work before coming to the KTV?
FactoryRetailRestaurantOther
Employment
74% of respondents worked elsewhere prior to working at the KTV venue.
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Employment
Definitely Maybe Not Interested0
5
10
15
20
25
3027
13
10
Would you accept another job paying 80 USD a month?
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Social Relationships
54%
32%
10%
4%
Does working at a KTV affect your personal relationships?
Not at allLittleModeratelyVery Much
BUT…92% stated that people from their villages do not know.
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“There are two boys who want to date me but they can’t ask their parents for permission because of my job at the KTV.”
Social Relationships
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“My job at the KTV affects my friendships and my family’s reputation; they look down on me.”
Social Relationships
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Stigma and Discrimination
Touching, hugging, kiss-
ing
Singing and dancing
Having fun Drinking Going out for sex
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
3530
2725
2019
What do customers expect of hostesses? (Open-Ended Question)
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86%
14%
Has a customer ever asked you to do something that made you feel un-
comfortable?
YesNo
Stigma and Discrimination
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20%
22%
16%
42%
How often have you experienced discrimination from the customers?
SometimesOccasionallyVery OftenNever
Stigma and Discrimination
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“When I ask them to stop crossing boundaries, they say ‘Why can’t I do that to you? Aren’t you a KTV girl?’”
Stigma and Discrimination
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“One customer threw alcohol on me. He thought he could do whatever he wanted to me, because I’m a KTV girl.”
Stigma and Discrimination
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“Some customers stigmatize us by saying all KTV girls are sex workers.”
Stigma and Discrimination
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Sexual Experiences
68%
32%
Have you ever had a sexual relationship?
YesNo
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Sexual Experiences
Husband Boyfriend Client Neighbor02468
1012141618
16
14
3
1
First Sexual Partner
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20%
20%60%
Do you meet customers for sex?
YesNo but would considerNo and will not consider
Sexual Experiences
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“In my previous KTV job, my boss did not give me my salary and even forced me to have sex with the customers.”
Sexual Exploitation
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“I go out with customers when there is an emergency in my family.”
Sexual Exploitation
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“My baby needed formula, so I went out with a customer so I could buy it for her.”
Sexual Exploitation
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Sexual Violence
Non-Contact Sexual Abuse
Abusive Sexual Contact
Attempted Sex Acts Completed Sex Act0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
43
28
2 3
Occurrence of Sexual Violence (Open-Ended Question)
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“Last week, a Chinese client forced me into the bathroom and tried to take my clothes off. The manager and boss helped me in time and kicked him out.”
Sexual Violence
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“Two girls here have been drugged by customers…but the managers saw that the girls passed out and took them to the hospital before the customers did anything.”
Sexual Violence
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“Everything to me is uncomfortable. I am disgusted with myself when they touch me.”
Sexual Violence
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About half, 56%, stated they had received sexual health education and services from various NGOs.
82% were able to identify sex as a means of HIV/AIDS transmission and 42% knew of someone with HIV/AIDS.
Health and Substance Abuse
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80% stated that they had been sick within the past three months.
Headaches, stomachaches, colds, and high temperatures were common among respondents.
Typhoid, post-abortion complications, and difficulty breathing were also briefly mentioned.
Health and Substance Abuse
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44%
28%
16%
4%
6% 2%
How much alcohol have you consumed within the
past week?
8-24 cans25-48 cans49-72 cans73-96 cans97-120 cans121-144 cans
Health and Substance Abuse
According to the US Center for Disease Control, heavy drinking is defined as more than 1 drink per day for a woman. Binge drinking occurs when a woman consumes 4 or more drinks within 2 hours.
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When asked about their faith, 98% of respondents stated that they have a faith.
Of those stating they have a faith, 89% stated they follow Buddhism, 10% Christianity, and 2% Islam.
84% indicated that they pray/worship regularly.
Faith
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What does respect mean to you?◦ Good behavior◦ When others call me ‘bong’◦ Being polite◦ Disciplining me and encouraging me◦ Not looking down on me
Value and Self-Worth
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Value and Self-Worth
12%
2%
22%
40%
18%
6%
How much value do you have as a person?
0 to 20%21 to 40%41 to 60%61 to 80%81 to 100%Did not respond
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Value and Self-Worth
Quit KTV Good Behavior
Work Hard Education0
4
8
12
1616
13
43
What can you do to increase your value? (Open-Ended
Question)“Because I work here, there’s nothing I can do to increase my value.”
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62%13%
8%
5%
Desired Skills
HairdressingCosmeticsSmall BusinessDoctorLawyerEnglishGo AbroadDramatic ArtTailoring
Future Plans
90% of respondents expressed an interest in learning English.
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Educ
atio
n
Expl
ain
Realit
ies
Alte
rnat
ive
Job
05
10152025 23
2017
What can be done to prevent others from coming to work at
KTV venues? (Open-Ended Question)
Prevention
When asked, all 50 respondents stated that they would not recommend this job to their sister.
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“I hope NGOs can help us with trainings so that we don’t have to work here anymore.”
“Please help me get out of this. I want to have enough education so I can do something else.”
“…don’t look down on, discriminate, or trample over us. We are like you. We have hearts.”
From the respondents…
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Did any of the findings stand out or surprise you?
Discussion