Correlates of Alcohol Use Among Patrons of Alcohol Consumption Venues in Botswana.
This study evaluated the correlates of three alcohol measures using a cross-sectional survey conducted among patrons of alcohol-serving venues in Gaborone, Botswana from October 2012 to February 2013. Using logistic regression, we found that engaging in higher levels of sexual risk behaviors was significantly associated with frequent drinking (at least 3 times a week), heavy episodic drinking (more than 6 standard units of alcohol at least weekly) and probable alcohol dependence (AUDIT score ≥20). Additionally, having higher levels of alcohol expectancies that increase the risk of HIV infection was significantly associated with probable alcohol dependence. Although HIV knowledge was generally high in this population, there is need for HIV prevention and alcohol harm reduction efforts to address the role of alcohol in increasing HIV risk and encourage the adoption of safer drinking patterns and the modification of alcohol expectancies.
Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Mufaro
M
Kanyangarara
Center for Communication Programs, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Evelyn Kuor
EK
Kumoji
Motlabaseyo Integrated Management Services, Gaborone, Botswana.
Ditsotlhe
D
Ketlogetswe
Department of Health Policy Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, Ministry of Health of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana.
Marina
M
Anderson
Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA. hbrahmb1@jhu.edu.
Heena
H
Brahmbhatt
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology*; D001902:Botswana / Q000453:epidemiology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D055815:Young Adult
Alcohol expectancies; Alcohol use; Botswana; HIV