Substance Use and Misuse
Volume 45, Issue 12, 2010, Pages 1971-1987

The association between poly-substance use, coping, and sex trade among black South African substance users (Article)

Floyd L.J. , Hedden S. , Lawson A. , Salama C. , Moleko A.G. , Latimer W.
  • a Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Hampton House, 624 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205, United States
  • b Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Hampton House, 624 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205, United States
  • c Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Hampton House, 624 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205, United States
  • d Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Hampton House, 624 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205, United States
  • e Department of Psychology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
  • f Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Hampton House, 624 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21205, United States

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. Copyright © 2010 Informa Healthcare USA, Inc.

Author Keywords

South Africa Coping Heroin Poly-substance use Cocaine HIV/AIDS Sex differences Marijuana Sex trade

Index Keywords

HIV Infections sexual behavior Human immunodeficiency virus infection psychological aspect risk human Odds Ratio Stress, Psychological mental stress Substance-Related Disorders Adaptation, Psychological Logistic Models interview South Africa Humans neuropsychological test Neuropsychological Tests Adolescent chi square distribution male Chi-Square Distribution Interviews as Topic female adaptive behavior prostitution Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Article high risk behavior Risk-Taking adult drug use patient selection Drug Users addiction statistical model attitude to health
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-77954439761&doi=10.3109%2f10826081003767635&partnerID=40&md5=7316045f189045f12fbf6e05e460ed77
DOI: 10.3109/10826081003767635
ISSN: 10826084
Cited by: 9
Original Language: English