| Applying the transtheoretical model to the readiness to change blood-borne virus transmission behaviors among drug-dependent inmates. | |
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PMID: 20716306 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Our study set out to assess readiness to change blood-borne virus transmission behaviors using the Transtheoretical Model among inmates in a court-ordered detention center. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in southern Taiwan. All men convicted of illicit drug use and sentenced to undergo the 6-month detoxification program were invited to participate. Half of the 172 participating inmates described themselves as being in the contemplation stage of change. The length of residency in the detoxification program was not associated with self-reported readiness to change, chi(2)= 6.53, p = .16. Inmates in the precontemplation stage had increased rates for high-risk behaviors than those in the contemplation and action stages (p < .001). The efficacy of forced-abstinence detention programs on readiness to change risky behaviors needs to be reevaluated. |
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Authors:
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Nai-Ying Ko; Cheng-Fang Yen; Cheng-Hui Chen; Hsin-Chun Lee; Wen-Chien Ko; Hsi-Hsun Lin; Su-Ting Hsu |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal on addictions / American Academy of Psychiatrists in Alcoholism and Addictions Volume: 19 ISSN: 1521-0391 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Addict Publication Date: 2010 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-18 Completed Date: 2010-12-07 Revised Date: 2011-05-25 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9208821 Medline TA: Am J Addict Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 433-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University and Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan. |
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Adult Blood-Borne Pathogens* Criminals / psychology* Cross-Sectional Studies Humans Male Models, Psychological* Risk-Taking* Substance-Related Disorders / psychology* Taiwan Virus Diseases / blood, psychology, transmission* |
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