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This research aims to understand social workers' views on payment for sex within substance use disorder interventions.

March 31, 2026

Addressing payment for sex in substance use disorder interventions: Unveiling professionals’ intentions and practice

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This research aims to understand social workers' views on payment for sex within substance use disorder interventions.
Conducted an online questionnaire with 123 social workers from the addictions field.
Examined relationships between self-efficacy, comfort discussing sexual issues, and attitudes toward social justice.
Analyzed predictors of discussing payment for sex in practice.
Most social workers recognized the importance of addressing payment for sex with clients.
Despite acknowledgment, discussion of payment for sex often did not occur in practice.
Key predictors included attitudes toward social justice and perceived victims' roles.

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.

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Malka et al. (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cb645fe6a8c024954b8a25 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/00981389.2026.2650445

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