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Correlates of impulsivity among female sex workers in Mexico.
- Source :
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Health care for women international [Health Care Women Int] 2023 Sep; Vol. 44 (9), pp. 1119-1135. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Aug 24. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Impulsivity is a trait characteristic that is associated with sexual risk behavior. We examined correlates of impulsivity among 602 female sex workers (FSWs) enrolled in a sexual risk reduction intervention in Mexico (2016-2020). Impulsivity was positively associated with condomless sex with clients. Higher levels of impulsivity were associated with greater use of alcohol and heavy drugs, use of illicit drugs with clients, sexual/physical abuse history, and clinical depression. Global public health policy that supports free substance abuse treatment in combination with psychotherapeutic treatments (e.g. regulation management skills) and behavioral-focused therapy may help to reduce HIV/STI incidence in this vulnerable population.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1096-4665
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Health care for women international
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34427544
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2021.1958816