Some Factors Associated With Condom Use Among Bar Maids in Tanzania

Akarro, R.R.J.

doi:10.1017/s0021932008002897

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“…Majority of the participants in our study reported that they used condoms consistently because their partners welcomed it, compared to the nonconsistent users who felt that condom use with longterm partners was unnecessary. We found in our study that older respondents were more likely than younger ones to use condom consistently, a finding that was similarly noted researchers [33,34]. This observation may help explain in part why adolescents accounted for the persistently high number aged 15 to 24 years living with HIV disease in Kenya.…”

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Predictors of Consistent Condom and Voluntary Counselling and Testing Services Utilization Among BodaBoda Operators in Coastal Region of Kenya

Yonge¹

2017

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Despite recent declines in global HIV/AIDS mortality, HIV/AIDS is still the leading cause of death especially in inSub-Saharan Countries. Voluntary HIV counseling and testing (VCT) and consistent condom use among BodaBoda operators are very important in the prevention and control of the infection. This study determined the consistent condom and voluntary counseling and testing services utilization among BodaBoda operators in Coastal region of Kenya. A cross-sectional study was carried between February to December 2015. A multi-stage sampling method was applied to randomly select the BodaBoda operators. Stratification, random and systematic sampling techniques were used to identify the study participants. Interviews were conducted using structured questionnaires. Data analysis was done using statistical package for social sciences version 16. Analytical statistics were done using odds ratio to measure strength of association between Condom and VCT uptakes and independent variables. Association with p-value <0,05 was considered significant. Binary regression was used to identify predictors of condom and VCT uptakes. Of 385 participants, 98.7% were male and 1.3% female. This study revealed that the prevalence of VCT uptake and consistent condom use among BodaBoda operators in Coastal Kenya was 53.0% and 60.0% respectively. VCT uptake was found to be significantly predicted bygender (AOR=3.216, 95% CI: 1.410-9.964), visiting a VCT centre with a partner (AOR=16.39, 95%CI: 3.012-17.624), assurance of confidentially of HIV test results (AOR =4.79, 95% CI: 2.033-8.907), known VCT (AOR=0.152, 95% CI: 0.034-0.221) and fear of being seen at VCT centre (AOR=0.551, 95% CI: 0.307-0.988). Consistent condom use was significantly associated with gender (AOR=2.01, 95% CI: 1.04, 2.48), Educational status (AOR=0.80, 95% CI: 0.43, 0.85) and marital status (AOR=1.51, 95% CI: 1.07-2.15). Conclusion: The overall prevalence of VCT uptake and consistent condom use was found to be low. VCT utilization uptake among the operators was influenced by gender, assurance of confidentiality of the HIV test results, going to a VCT with a partner, fear of being seen at a VCT centre and going to a known VCT. The main predictors of consistent condom use were found to be gender, educational level and marital status. Integration of friendly VCT services would increase VCT uptake among BodaBoda operators. Support and care received after knowing the test results should be clearly communicated as it reduces stigma. Therefore, interventions targeting sex, educational status and marital status are recommended.

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Predictors of Consistent Condom and Voluntary Counselling and Testing Services Utilization Among BodaBoda Operators in Coastal Region of Kenya

Yonge¹

2017

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“…Several cross-sectional studies have observed a significant association between indistinct measures of alcohol consumption such as ''ever'' or ''recent'' use (Adih & Alexander, 1999;Akarro, 2008;Babalola, 2006;Coldiron et al, 2008;Lurie et al, 2008;Moatti et al, 2003;NdinyaAchola et al, 1997;Zacharaiah et al, 2003) or meeting one's sexual partner in an alcohol-selling establishment (Kalichman et al, 2008) and increased likelihood of unprotected sexual intercourse. More specific measures of alcohol consumption (i.e.…”

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Alcohol Use and High-Risk Sexual Behavior in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Narrative Review

2009

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Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) contains 10% of the world's population and 60% of all people living with AIDS. Consequently, research investigating risk factors associated with HIV acquisition is a public health priority and one such risk factor is alcohol consumption. This article is a review of empirical studies on the association of alcohol and high-risk sexual behavior in SSA, with a focus on measurable outcomes generated from quantitative data. A critique of the literature is provided, with attention to methodological concerns. Empirically based theoretical orientations were used to interpret the reviewed research and to stimulate discussion about how to improve the state of the current literature. Based on this discussion, a model of alcohol and high-risk sexual behavior in an African context is proposed in order to integrate the existing literature and highlight areas in need of continued research.

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“…3,4 Alcohol consumption potentially contributes to lack of sexual inhibition and compromised ability to negotiate and use condoms. There are links between alcohol use and sexual risk-taking including failure to use condoms, [5][6][7][8][9] and between alcohol use, sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV. [10][11][12][13][14] For example, a study of female bar and hotel workers in Africa who drank alcohol daily were almost four times more likely to be HIV-positive than non-drinkers.…”

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Alcohol and condom use among HIV-positive and HIV-negative female sex workers in Nagaland, India

Nuken¹,

Kermode

Saggurti

et al. 2013

Int J STD AIDS

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This study examines the relationship between alcohol use, HIV status, and condom use among female sex workers in Nagaland, India. We analyzed data from a cross-sectional survey undertaken in 2009, using descriptive and multivariate statistics. Out of 417 female sex workers, one-fifth used alcohol daily and one-tenth were HIV-positive. HIV-positive female sex workers were more likely than HIV-negative female sex workers to consume alcohol daily (30.2% vs. 18.0%). HIV-positive daily alcohol users reported lower condom use at last sex with regular clients compared to HIV-positive non-daily alcohol users (46.2% vs. 79.3%), a relationship not evident among HIV-negative female sex workers. There is a need to promote awareness of synergies between alcohol use and HIV, and to screen for problematic alcohol use among female sex workers in order to reduce the spread of HIV.

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Some Factors Associated With Condom Use Among Bar Maids in Tanzania

Cited by 19 publications

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Predictors of Consistent Condom and Voluntary Counselling and Testing Services Utilization Among BodaBoda Operators in Coastal Region of Kenya

Predictors of Consistent Condom and Voluntary Counselling and Testing Services Utilization Among BodaBoda Operators in Coastal Region of Kenya

Alcohol Use and High-Risk Sexual Behavior in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Narrative Review

Alcohol and condom use among HIV-positive and HIV-negative female sex workers in Nagaland, India

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