An Integrated Relapse Prevention and Relationship Safety Intervention for Women on Methadone: Testing Short-Term Effects on Intimate Partner Violence and Substance Use

Gilbert, Louisa; El‐Bassel, Nabila; Manuel, Jennifer I.; Wu, Elwin; Go, Hyun; Golder, Seana; Seewald, Randy; Sanders, Glorice

doi:10.1891/vivi.21.5.657

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“…Furthermore, additional research needs to address how these factors may influence violence revictimization, drug use, and HIV risk among FSWs. Since psychological distress and violence may be barriers to safer sex practices (Burgos et al, 2003) and may exacerbate substance use (Alegria et al, 1994), adherence to drug treatment (Gilbert et al, 2006), and the ability to leave sex work (Hwang & Bedford, 2004), further study of these relationships in prospective studies is warranted.…”

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History of Abuse and Psychological Distress Symptoms Among Female Sex Workers in Two Mexico–U.S. Border Cities

Ulibarri¹,

Semple²,

Rao³

et al. 2009

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This study examined histories of past emotional, physical, and sexual abuse as correlates of current psychological distress using data from 916 female sex workers (FSWs) who were enrolled in a safersex behavioral intervention in Tijuana and Ciudad (Cd.) Juarez, Mexico. We hypothesized that histories of abuse would be associated with higher symptom levels of depression and somatization, and that social support would moderate the relationship. Nonparametric correlations and a series of hierarchical regression analyses revealed that all forms of past abuse predicted higher levels of depressive symptoms, and physical and sexual abuse were significantly associated with higher levels of somatic symptoms. Social support was also significantly associated with fewer symptoms of distress; however, it was not shown to moderate the relationship between abuse history and distress. Keywordshistory of abuse; psychological distress; Hispanic women; female sex workers The quasi-legal nature of commercial sex work in the U.S.-Mexico border cities of Tijuana and Ciudad (Cd.) Juarez is associated with large numbers of "sexual tourists" from the United States and other foreign countries . Over the past decade, FSWs in these two cities have experienced a dramatic increase in HIV infection (Patterson, Semple, Fraga, Bucardo, De La Torre, Salazar et al.,

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confidence: 99%

History of Abuse and Psychological Distress Symptoms Among Female Sex Workers in Two Mexico–U.S. Border Cities

Ulibarri¹,

Semple²,

Rao³

et al. 2009

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“…Women inured by commonplace violence may come to accept IPV and thus do not see it as a problem in need of redress. De-normalizing relationship violence may be better achieved through group interventions that increase positive norms and build social support (Gilbert et al, 2006), community-wide educational campaigns about the nature of IPV, and, for this population, through IPV education and group interventions conducted in jails, prisons, or through community justice departments.…”

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“…To date, there has only been one published intervention that simultaneously addressed IPV and HIV risk. In their pilot study with 34 women on methadone, Gilbert and colleagues (Gilbert et al, 2006) found that participating in group sessions to reduce drug use and improve relationship safety was associated with reductions in minor and severe psychological IPV and minor physical and sexual IPV. In their review of studies on HIV/AIDS and IPV, Gielen and colleagues (Gielen et al, 2007) were able to find no other trials that simultaneously addressed HIV and IPV among women at-risk for HIV.…”

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Reducing HIV and Partner Violence Risk Among Women with Criminal Justice System Involvement: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Two Motivational Interviewing-based Interventions

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Women with histories of incarceration show high levels of risk for HIV and intimate partner violence (IPV). This randomized controlled trial with women at risk for HIV who had recent criminal justice system involvement (n=530) evaluated two interventions based on Motivational Interviewing to reduce either HIV risk or HIV and IPV risk. Baseline and 3, 6, and 9-month follow-up assessments measured unprotected intercourse, needle sharing, and IPV. Generalized estimating equations revealed that the intervention groups had significant decreases in unprotected intercourse and needle sharing, and significantly greater reductions in the odds and incidence rates of unprotected intercourse compared to the control group. No significant differences were found in changes in IPV over time between the HIV and IPV group and the control group. Motivational Interviewing-based HIV prevention interventions delivered by county health department staff appear helpful in reducing HIV risk behavior for this population.

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“…56,57 Such interventions could be adapted to address the unique constellation of factors that contribute to the cooccurring problems of IPV and HIV risks among African American women.…”

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Addressing the Unique Needs of African American Women in HIV Prevention

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African American women continue to be disproportionately affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, yet there are few effective HIV prevention interventions that are exclusively tailored to their lives and that address their risk factors. Using an ecological framework, we offer a comprehensive overview of the risk factors that are driving the HIV/AIDS epidemic among African American women and explicate the consequences of ignoring these factors in HIV prevention strategies. We also recommend ways to improve HIV prevention programs by taking into consideration the unique life experiences of adult African American women.

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An Integrated Relapse Prevention and Relationship Safety Intervention for Women on Methadone: Testing Short-Term Effects on Intimate Partner Violence and Substance Use

Cited by 18 publications

References 28 publications

History of Abuse and Psychological Distress Symptoms Among Female Sex Workers in Two Mexico–U.S. Border Cities

History of Abuse and Psychological Distress Symptoms Among Female Sex Workers in Two Mexico–U.S. Border Cities

Reducing HIV and Partner Violence Risk Among Women with Criminal Justice System Involvement: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Two Motivational Interviewing-based Interventions

Addressing the Unique Needs of African American Women in HIV Prevention

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