The Association Between Poly-Substance Use, Coping, and Sex Trade Among Black South African Substance Users
Year: 2010
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The current study examined the relationship between poly-substance use and sex trade among 343 black South African substance users recruited from the Pretoria region between 2002 and 2006 (57% males; mean age 24 years). The assessment comprised a HIV-risk behavior interview, urinalysis to confirm self-report of drug use, and an HIV test. Logistic regression analyses indicated poly-substance use was positively associated with sex trade among persons using drugs to cope with stress. Results indicate the importance of considering coping strategies as modifiable psychosocial factor related to sexual risk-taking behaviors and substance use. The study's implications and limitations are discussed.
Source: Substance Use & Misuse
Authors: Leah J. Floyd, Sarra Hedden, April Lawson, Christina Salama, Anne Gloria Moleko, William Latimer
Institutions: Johns Hopkins University, University of Pretoria
Language: English
Topic: HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse
OpenAlex ID: W2080096156