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'I Got it off my Chest': An Examination of how Research Participation Improved the Mental Health of Women Engaging in Transactional Sex
Community mental health journal, v 54(2)
Feb 2018
PMID: 28155031
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Abstract
Ecologic momentary assessment (EMA) is a form of close-ended diary writing. While it has been shown that participating in a study that incorporates EMA improves mental health of participants, no study to date has examined the pathways through which benefits may occur. For 4-weeks, twice-daily EMAs and weekly interviews captured mood, daily activities and HIV risk behavior of 25 women who engage in transactional sex. Qualitative analysis of exit interviews was performed to examine how participation impacted women's mental health. The majority of participants felt that EMAs heightened awareness of emotions and behavior. Most reported experiencing catharsis from the interviews; specifically, from having a non-judgmental, trusting listener. Participants felt responsible for completing tasks, a sense of accomplishment for completing the study, and altruism. This study demonstrates there are direct benefits associated with participation in an EMA and interview study.
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- Title
- 'I Got it off my Chest': An Examination of how Research Participation Improved the Mental Health of Women Engaging in Transactional Sex
- Creators
- Marisa Felsher - Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, 3215 Market St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA. maf385@drexel.eduSarah E Wiehe - Indiana UniversityJayleen K L Gunn - University of ArizonaAlexis M Roth - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Community mental health journal, v 54(2)
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Community Health and Prevention
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000424020400006
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85011681672
- Other Identifier
- 991019169652104721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Health Policy & Services
- Psychiatry
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health