Journal of Psychosexual Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 6(4), С. 315 - 327

Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024

This study aimed to investigate the association between impulsivity, craving and risky sexual behaviour in Brazilian substance users. Substance-use disorder, according Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), now features ‘craving’ as an essential criterion. Moreover, intensity emotional dysregulation are factors considered pivotal addressing behaviour. Similarly, adverse childhood experiences, trauma, impulsivity mental health conditions correlate Research date has focused on adolescent or student populations. A cross-sectional design was utilised. The 135 participants were receiving treatment for substance-use disorder; instruments used included Barratt Impulsiveness Scale-11 (BIS-11), Sexual Risk scale Behaviour Scale Crack Craving Questionnaire (CCQ-B) scale. Data inputted into SPSS analysed using Pearson chi-squared test. results statistically significant correlations behaviour, exposure violence perceptions addiction/ compulsion being more a problem than use. No statistical significance found socio-economic demographic data primary risky-sexual-behaviour. limitations small sample size, only male language barriers. Implications practice centre around synergising physical promotion via proactive educational campaigns accessible, equitable interventions. investigated users treatment. There risky-sexual-behaviour, perception that is

Язык: Английский