Trading Sex for Money or Compensation: Prevalence and Associated Characteristics from a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Clinic Sample. Issue 9 (20th October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gerassi, Lara B.; Jonson-Reid, Melissa; Plax, Katie; Kaushik, Gaurav
• Is Part Of: Journal of aggression, maltreatment & trauma. Volume 25:Issue 9(2016)
• Page Start: 909
• Page End: 920
• Publication Date: 2016-10-20
• Subjects: adolescent -- adult -- clinical issues -- trauma; Violence -- Periodicals; Offenses against the person -- Periodicals; Aggression -- Periodicals; Crime Victims -- Periodicals; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic -- Periodicals; Violence -- Periodicals; 616.8582
• DOI: 10.1080/10926771.2016.1223245
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1092-6771

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and individual risk factors of people who trade or sell sex among sexually active individuals seeking HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing. Using electronic agency records, an analysis of the characteristics of 5, 029 youth and adults who voluntarily obtained HIV and STI testing was conducted. Multiple imputation procedures for missing data from 3 variables and logistic regression were conducted. A total of 128 individuals reported having traded sex. Nine variables had statistically significant associations with trading sex. Individuals who identified as White and female had lesser odds of trading sex, whereas individuals who were transgender, were living in a shelter, had been sexually assaulted, had a previous STI, had high-risk sex, or used drugs had greater odds of trading sex. Elevated levels of high-risk behavior in addition to sexual trauma should be considered in intervention research and community health practice. Implications for service providers and researchers are discussed.