Addressing payment for sex in substance use disorder interventions: Unveiling professionals’ intentions and practice
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study explored the perspectives of social workers from addictions field regarding payment for sex (PS) and the associations with self-efficacy, comfort to discuss sexual issues in treatment (CDSIT), and attitudes toward social justice, toward people who receive payment for sex (PRPS) and toward PS. Participants (N = 123) completed an online questionnaire. Main findings showed that while most acknowledge the significance of addressing PS with clients with substance use disorder, they often did not do so in practice. Attitudes toward social justice, attitudes toward PRPS (perceived as victims rather than choosers), and CDSIT were key predictors.
Source: Social Work in Health Care
Authors: Inbar Malka, Belle Gavriel-Fried, Einat Peled
Institution: Tel Aviv University
Language: English
Topic: Sex work and related issues
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7142051201