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Motivational Interviewing with
Women Sex Workers
Homeless women who sold sex for money or drugs were recruited to
discuss their substance use and HIV risk in this pilot study funded by
the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Using Motivational
Interviewing style, 27 participants were asked about their priorities
and values. Four months after the initial interview, 25 women
returned for follow-up and reported decreased drug use, decreased sex
work, and increased lawful employment.
The women expressed appreciation for the respect with which they were
treated. Motivational Interviewing's collaborative tone may have
accounted for the surprisingly high return rate at follow-up.
Yahne, C. E., Miller, W. R., Irvin-Vitela, L., & Tonigan, J. S.
(2002). The Magdalena Pilot Project: Motivational outreach to substance
abusing women street sex workers.
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment,
23, 1, 49-53.
Contact Dr. Carolina Yahne.
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