Can a targeted GP-led clinic improve outcomes for street sex workers who use heroin?

British Journal of General Practice

Benjamin Rees¹  Jenny Keen¹  Jane Litchfield¹  Tim Rigg¹  Ravi Harshey¹  Andrew Maronge¹ 

[1] Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Derby

关键词: drug misuse;    heroin;    primary care;    prostitution;    sex work;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp10X514774

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

Female street sex workers in the UK are often addicted to heroin, and sex work may be a result of the economic drive to fund this addiction. This study looks at outcomes of a primary care drugs treatment intervention for street sex workers who use heroin, using prescribed maintenance treatment with intensive health and psychosocial support. Thirty-four sex workers entered the study and 100% were retained in the study at 1 year. After 1 year, only 33% of participants were still sex workers. Quality of life had improved significantly and heroin use had reduced.

【 授权许可】

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