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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
HIV Risks Associated with Patronizing Alcohol Serving Establishments in South African Townships, Cape Town
Prevention Science, Volume 13, No. 6, Year 2012
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Description
Alcohol use has been closely linked with HIV risk behaviors in South Africa. The places where people drink are often the same settings in which they meet new sex partners and may contribute independently to sexual risk. This current study examines the independent effects of patronizing alcohol serving establishments (shebeens) and alcohol use in predicting HIV risk behaviors. Men (n = 981) and women (n = 492) were recruited from inside shebeens and surrounding areas proximal to shebeens in eight separate neighborhoods in a Township in Cape Town, South Africa. Anonymous community surveys measured demographic characteristics, alcohol use, shebeen attendance, and sexual risk behaviors. Comparisons of 1210 (82 %) participants who patronized shebeens in the past month with 263 (18 %) participants who did not patronize shebeens demonstrated higher rates of alcohol use frequency and quantity, more sexual partners, and higher rates of vaginal intercourse without condoms for the patrons. Multiple linear regression analysis found shebeen attendance in the past month predicted greater sexual risk for HIV beyond demographic characteristics and alcohol use. Social influences and environmental factors in shebeens could be contributing to sexual risk behavior independently of alcohol consumption. Further research is needed to understand the environmental factors of shebeens that promote and influence HIV risk behaviors. © 2012 Society for Prevention Research.
Authors & Co-Authors
Cain, Demetria N.
United States, Storrs
University of Connecticut
Pare, Valerie
United States, Storrs
University of Connecticut
Kalichman, Seth Charles
United States, Storrs
University of Connecticut
Harel, Ofer
United States, Storrs
University of Connecticut
Mthembu, Jacqueline C.
South Africa, Pretoria
Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa
Carey, Michael P.
United States, Providence
Miriam Hospital
United States, Providence
Brown University
Carey, Kate Bergmann
United States, Providence
Brown University
Mehlomakulu, Vuyelwa
South Africa, Pretoria
Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa
Simbayi, Leickness Chisamu
South Africa, Pretoria
Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa
Mwaba, Kelvin
South Africa, Bellville
University of the Western Cape
Statistics
Citations: 27
Authors: 10
Affiliations: 5
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1007/s11121-012-0290-5
ISSN:
13894986
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Substance Abuse
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
South Africa
Participants Gender
Male
Female