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HIV Risks Associated with Patronizing Alcohol Serving Establishments in South African Townships, Cape Town

Authors: Demetria Cain, Valerie Pare, Seth C. Kalichman, Ofer Harel, Jacqueline Mthembu, Michael P. Carey, Kate B. Carey, Vuyelwa Mehlomakulu, Leickness C. Simbayi, Kelvin Mwaba

Published in: Prevention Science | Issue 6/2012

Abstract

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.

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Title: HIV Risks Associated with Patronizing Alcohol Serving Establishments in South African Townships, Cape Town
Authors: Demetria Cain
Valerie Pare
Seth C. Kalichman
Ofer Harel
Jacqueline Mthembu
Michael P. Carey
Kate B. Carey
Vuyelwa Mehlomakulu
Leickness C. Simbayi
Kelvin Mwaba
Publication date: 01-12-2012
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Prevention Science / Issue 6/2012
Print ISSN: 1389-4986
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6695
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-012-0290-5

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