There are few studies of HIV risk behavior among men who have sex with men (MSM) in sub-
Saharan Africa. We conducted a behavioral survey of MSM in peri-urban “township” …

This paper describes the South Africa component of a World Health Organization multi-site
rapid assessment and response project seeking to develop a methodology for studying …

Alcohol consumption is associated with risks for sexually transmitted infections (STI),
including HIV/AIDS. In this paper, we systematically review the literature on alcohol use and …

Alcohol use is prevalent in South Africa and alcohol use may be associated with higher risk
for HIV transmission. This article reports a study of the association between alcohol use and …

Objective: To examine the association of alcohol use and sexual risks for HIV infection in
South Africa. Method: 149 men and 78 women receiving sexually transmitted infection (STI) …

Alcohol and other drug use, gender power inequities and violence are key contributors to
sexual risks for HIV among South African men and women. Little is known about the …

Background Alcohol misuse is a key factor underlying the remarkable vulnerability to HIV
infection among men and women in sub-Saharan Africa, especially within urban settings. Its …

Alcohol use is prevalent in South Africa and alcohol use may be associated with higher risk
for HIV transmission. This paper reports a study of the association between alcohol use and …

The occurrence of high rates of alcohol consumption in a context of high HIV prevalence in
South Africa poses a significant health challenge for this country. This paper aims to answer …

HIV/AIDS is devastating southern Africa and the spread of HIV is fueled in some populations
by alcohol use. Alcohol serving establishments, such as informal drinking places or …