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01-07-2008 | Original Paper

The Relationship Between Alcohol Consumption and Unprotected Sex Among Known HIV-discordant Couples in Rwanda and Zambia

Authors: Matthew E. Coldiron, Rob Stephenson, Elwyn Chomba, Cheswa Vwalika, Etienne Karita, Kayitesi Kayitenkore, Amanda Tichacek, Leia Isanhart, Susan Allen, Alan Haworth

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 4/2008

Abstract

Although alcohol abuse is highly prevalent in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, little is known about the relationship between alcohol consumption and risky sexual behavior in these settings. An understanding of this relationship is particularly important given the high prevalence of HIV that exists in many of these countries. This study analyzes data collected from members of cohabiting HIV-discordant couples regarding alcohol consumption and self-reported condom use. After controlling for demographic and socioeconomic co-factors, alcohol use by male partners of HIV-discordant couples was associated with self-reported unprotected sex at follow-up. Counseling about alcohol use should be part of HIV testing and counseling programs, particularly among those found to be HIV-positive.

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Title: The Relationship Between Alcohol Consumption and Unprotected Sex Among Known HIV-discordant Couples in Rwanda and Zambia
Authors: Matthew E. Coldiron
Rob Stephenson
Elwyn Chomba
Cheswa Vwalika
Etienne Karita
Kayitesi Kayitenkore
Amanda Tichacek
Leia Isanhart
Susan Allen
Alan Haworth
Publication date: 01-07-2008
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: AIDS and Behavior / Issue 4/2008
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-007-9304-x

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