Alcohol Use as a Marker for Risky Sexual Behaviors and Biologically Confirmed Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Young Adult African-American Women

摘要: Abstract Introduction Previous research has primarily focused on the relationship between illicit drug use and HIV/sexually transmitted infection (STI) risk behavior among African-American women. Very few studies have solely reviewed role of alcohol risky sexual behavior. The present study examined at non-abuse levels behaviors STIs young adult Methods Eight hundred forty-eight African American women, ages 18 to 29, participated baseline, with 669 673 women 6 12 months follow-up, respectively. Participants completed an Audio Computer Assisted Survey Interview assessing sociodemographics, use, behaviors. Subsequently, participants provided two vaginal swab specimens for STIs. Results Multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted cross-sectional analyses, as a covariate. Women who consumed more likely multiple partners partners. Binary generalized estimating equation models assessed impact baseline over 12-month period. Illicit intervention group, outcome measures entered covariates. Alcohol consumption predicted positive results chlamydia, any STI, never using condom casual partner follow-up Discussion Frequency was correlated Prevention programs should incorporate education regarding link HIV/STI potential negative health consequences.