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Finding What Works: Predicting Health or Social Service Linkage in Drug Using, African American, Female Sex Workers in Miami, FL
Health Care for Women International
  • Maria A. Levi-Minzi, Nova Southeastern University
  • Hilary L. Surratt, Nova Southeastern University
  • Catherine O'Grady, Nova Southeastern University
  • Steven P. Kurtz, Nova Southeastern University
ORCID ID
0000-0003-4027-7840
ResearcherID
K-3072-2014, H-3010-2014
Publication Date
1-1-2016
Abstract

Female sex workers (FSWs) encounter numerous challenges in accessing health and social services. In this study of drug using, African American FSWs, the authors examine specific factors associated with health or social service linkage among participants in a randomized intervention trial. Respondent linkage was significantly associated with individual factors (living alone, severe internal mental distress, and traumatic victimization) and project-related variables (attending five case management sessions and client engagement rating). In the multivariate model, higher client engagement and session attendance remained significant. The researchers conclude by discussing the importance of intervention attendance and engagement as key contributors to health and social service linkage among FSWs.

DOI
10.1080/07399332.2016.1158262
Citation Information
Maria A. Levi-Minzi, Hilary L. Surratt, Catherine O'Grady and Steven P. Kurtz. "Finding What Works: Predicting Health or Social Service Linkage in Drug Using, African American, Female Sex Workers in Miami, FL" Health Care for Women International Vol. 37 Iss. 7 (2016) p. 744 - 759 ISSN: 0739-9332
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/steven-kurtz/83/