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Associations between Impulsivity and High Risk Sexual Behaviors in Dually Diagnosed Outpatients

, Ph.D., , B.S. & , M.D.
Pages 325-328 | Published online: 15 Sep 2009
 

Abstract

Background/Objectives: It is unknown whether impulsivity is associated with risky sexual behavior in dually diagnosed clients. Methods: Impulsivity in 51 sexually-active, dually diagnosed clients was assessed by the Barrett Impulsivity Scale, Delayed Discounting Questionnaire, and Wisconsin Card-Sorting Task, and a path analysis of relationship to self-reported risk behaviors was conducted. Results: Recent cocaine use was correlated with risky sexual behaviors and a preference for immediate over larger, delayed rewards trended towards a correlation. Conclusion and Scientific Significance: The association between impulsivity and risky sexual behavior among substance users appears to extend to the dually diagnosed. Implications for HIV prevention are discussed.

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