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Association between alcohol use and sexually transmitted infection incidence among kenyan women engaged in transactional sex.

Authors :
Wilson KS
Odem-Davis K
Shafi J
Kashonga F
Wanje G
Masese L
Mandaliya K
Jaoko W
McClelland RS
Source :
AIDS and behavior [AIDS Behav] 2014 Jul; Vol. 18 (7), pp. 1324-9.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Few prospective studies have evaluated the association between alcohol use and STI acquisition among African women. We examined the association between baseline drinking frequency and STIs in a cohort of Kenyan women reporting transactional sex. The association between alcohol use and STI differed significantly by HIV status. Among 139 HIV-positive women, STI acquisition was significantly associated with consuming 1-7 drinks/week and marginally associated with ≥8 drinks/week in unadjusted analyses. However, no association between alcohol use and STIs was observed among 335 HIV-negative women. Addressing alcohol use within comprehensive HIV care may also reduce the burden of STIs among high-risk women.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1573-3254
Volume :
18
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
AIDS and behavior
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24179037
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-013-0648-0