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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 11/2014

01-11-2014 | Original Paper

Alcohol Use, Sexual Relationship Power, and Unprotected Sex Among Patrons in Bars and Taverns in Rural Areas of North West Province, South Africa

Authors: Sebenzile Nkosi, Eileen P. Rich, Neo K. Morojele

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 11/2014

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Abstract

We examined the relative importance of alcohol consumption and sexual relationship power (SRP) in predicting unprotected sex among 406 bar patrons in North West province, South Africa. We assessed participants’ demographic characteristics, alcohol consumption, SRP, and number of unprotected sexual episodes in the past 6 months. In correlational analyses, alcohol consumption was significantly associated with frequency of unprotected sex for both males and females. SRP was significantly associated with frequency of unprotected sex for males and marginally associated for females. In multivariate regression analyses, alcohol consumption was significantly associated with frequency of unprotected sex for both males and females. SRP’s association was marginally significant for females and not significant for males. Alcohol consumption is more strongly associated with unprotected sex than is SRP among bar patrons. Combination HIV prevention approaches to curb problem drinking and increase condom accessibility, and regular and effective use are needed in tavern settings. SRP needs further examination among tavern populations.
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Metadata
Title
Alcohol Use, Sexual Relationship Power, and Unprotected Sex Among Patrons in Bars and Taverns in Rural Areas of North West Province, South Africa
Authors
Sebenzile Nkosi
Eileen P. Rich
Neo K. Morojele
Publication date
01-11-2014
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 11/2014
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-014-0764-5

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