The Linkage of Illicit Drug Use / Alcohol Use and HIV Infection in Young Adults

Kresina, Thomas F.; Lubran, Robert

doi:10.5812/ijhrba.32129

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“…Since alcohol use is particularly problematic in impoverished communities, it is important to increase awareness and knowledge of HIV among population groups who drink alcohol excessively and clients of addiction health services. Communitybased HIV testing with facilitated linkage to care is also recommended for this group [51,52]. These interventions should involve integrating substance and alcohol prevention components into national HIV awareness campaigns and screening and brief interventions for substance and alcohol use in HIV programs [52].…”

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Socio-economic differences in the uptake of HIV testing and associated factors in South Africa

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Background Improved understanding of barriers to HIV testing is important for reaching the first of the UNAIDS 90–90-90 targets, which states that 90% of HIV positive individuals ought to know their HIV status. This study examined socio-economic status (SES) differences in HIV testing uptake and associated factors among youth and adults 15 years and older in South Africa. Methods This study used data from a national cross-sectional, population-based household survey conducted in 2017 using a multi-stage sampling design. A composite SES score was created using multiple correspondence analyses of household assets; households were classified into wealth quintiles and dichotomised into low SES/poorest (lowest 3 quintiles) and high SES/less-poor (highest 2 quintiles). Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to examine factors associated with the uptake of HIV testing in low and high SES households. Results HIV testing uptake was 73.8 and 76.7% among low and high SES households, respectively, both of which were below the first 90 targets. Among both low and high SES households, increased HIV testing uptake was significantly associated with females than males. The decreased likelihood was significantly associated with residing in rural formal areas than urban areas, those with no education or low levels of educational attainment and alcohol drinkers among low SES households. Whites and Indians/Asians had a decreased likelihood than Black Africans in high SES households. Conclusions HIV testing interventions should target males, residents in rural formal areas, those with no or low education and those that consume alcohol in low SES households, including Whites and Indians/Asians from high SES households in order to bridge socio-economic disparities in the uptake of HIV testing. This should entail expanding HIV testing beyond traditional centres for voluntary counselling and testing through outreach efforts, including mobile testing and home-based testing.

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“…Communitybased HIV testing with facilitated linkage to care is also recommended for this group [51,52]. These interventions should involve integrating substance and alcohol prevention components into national HIV awareness campaigns and screening and brief interventions for substance and alcohol use in HIV programs [52].…”

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Socio-economic differences in the uptake of HIV testing and associated factors in South Africa

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“…Additionally, although the association is weak, there is evidence of a positive link between maternal alcohol use during pregnancy and the manifestation of ADHD symptoms in offspring Academic Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatology [16,31]. Literature findings demonstrate that when drug use is prevalent within the family and household, combined with the presence of shame and discrimination due to HIV infection, there is an increased likelihood of early initiation of drug addiction (DA) and alcohol use disorder (AUD), as well as early engagement in sexual activities during adolescence or young adulthood [32]. Thus, our research suggests that both environmental and genetic mechanisms contribute to the transmission of DA and AUD traits from parents to their offspring.…”

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Parent to Child Transmission of Drug and Alcohol Abuse: A Narrative Review

Richard,

Pandit,

Miriyala

et al. 2024

AJPN

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Introduction: Substance misuse, including alcohol and drug use, poses a major public health concern. One overlooked aspect is its transmission from parents to children, leading to multiple disorders and increasing societal prevalence. Parents significantly influence their child's development, with literature revealing a strong familial association of drug abuse transmission. This article aims to explore this issue, identify knowledge gaps, and propose avenues for further investigation, aiding evidence-based interventions, and prevention. Materials and Methods:A comprehensive search of literature from 2015 to 2022 was conducted using PubMed and Scopus databases. Studies focused on substance abuse and alcohol transmission from parents to offspring. Screening criteria included study design, parental and offspring variables, and specific outcome terms. Results:The global rise in drug and alcohol misuse has significant long-term and immediate consequences. Factors contributing to this phenomenon include high-stress environments, peer pressure, inadequate parental care, and family instability. Establishing drug rehabilitation centers in key urban areas is essential for treatment and awareness campaigns. Conclusion:This analysis reveals that parental drug abuse is linked to various behaviors in children, including attention issues, academic underachievement, criminal behavior, and depression. More research is needed to understand the genetic and environmental factors involved in transmission.

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A Community-Based Participatory Approach to the Development and Implementation of an HIV Health Behavior Intervention: Lessons Learned in Navigating Research and Practice Systems from Project HAPPY

Holliday

Phillips

Akintobi

2020

IJERPH

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African American young adults continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. The Southern United States has been particularly affected by HIV/AIDS, accounting for 52% of the new HIV diagnoses. Efforts to reduce the burden of HIV among young African Americans are still needed. Project HAPPY (HIV/AIDS Prevention Project for Youth) was developed and implemented using a community-based participatory research (CBPR) model. There were several challenges that arose during implementation of Project HAPPY that included recruitment, partner engagement, and retention. The realities of implementing an HIV prevention project with urban adolescents is discussed in detail and strategies to overcome these challenges, using a CBPR approach are described. The lessons learned from CBPR implementation of Project HAPPY include: (1) Create a feedback loop to receive community input and guidance throughout the life of the project; (2) Periodic community inventory to determine who is providing similar services to avoid saturation; (3) Prepare for Alternative Partner Engagement; (4) Consult (formally and informally) with the Institutional Review Board prior to submitting proposed changes to avoid unnecessary delays in implementation; (5) Select meaningful incentives for your priority population; and (6) Maintain multiple points of contact with community partners to mitigate the effects of staff turnover.

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The Linkage of Illicit Drug Use / Alcohol Use and HIV Infection in Young Adults

Cited by 3 publications

References 73 publications

Socio-economic differences in the uptake of HIV testing and associated factors in South Africa

Socio-economic differences in the uptake of HIV testing and associated factors in South Africa

Parent to Child Transmission of Drug and Alcohol Abuse: A Narrative Review

A Community-Based Participatory Approach to the Development and Implementation of an HIV Health Behavior Intervention: Lessons Learned in Navigating Research and Practice Systems from Project HAPPY

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