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Alcohol, sex and risks of HIV infection

Plant, Martin A.; Robertson, James A.; Plant, Martin

Authors

Martin A. Plant

James A. Robertson

Martin Plant



Abstract

A complex association between alcohol consumption and sexual behaviour has long since been established. During 1985 a survey of 335 young adults was conducted in South East Scotland. Information was elicited about sexual behaviour, alcohol and other psychoactive drug use. The results indicate that amongst both males and females, age of first sexual intercourse was positively associated with age of first alcohol use, as well as with current use of tobacco and illicit drugs. Respondents who had consumed alcohol immediately prior to first sexual intercourse were markedly less likely than others to have used condoms or other forms of contraception. It is concluded that the use of alcohol and other drugs has clear relevance to unprotected sexual activities and the spread of HIV infection. Future health education should give due weight to this connection. © 1988.

Citation

Plant, M. A., Robertson, J. A., & Plant, M. (1988). Alcohol, sex and risks of HIV infection. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 22(1-2), 75-78. https://doi.org/10.1016/0376-8716%2888%2990039-7

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jan 1, 1988
Journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Print ISSN 0376-8716
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Not Peer Reviewed
Volume 22
Issue 1-2
Pages 75-78
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/0376-8716%2888%2990039-7
Keywords alcohol, sex, risks, HIV infection
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1112379
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0376-8716(88)90039-7


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