Background Hazardous drinking and drug consumption are associated with an increased
risk of HIV due to the complex interplay of factors influencing decision-making capability …

Background: Substance use and its relation to HIV risk among men who have sex in Africa, a
population at high risk for HIV, has received little attention. Methods: This systematic review …

Occupational groups at high-risk of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) may be at increased
risk of substance use because of occupation-related factors. We synthesised qualitative data …

Background Men who have sex with Men (MSM) are known to contribute to increased HIV
prevalence as an integral part of key populations with high vulnerability to HIV/AIDS due to …

Substance abuse is a public health priority in the context of the HIV epidemic, especially in
military communities. This cross-sectional study quantified alcohol and cannabis use in the …

Key occupational groups in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are at increased risk of HIV, and may
be at increased risk of substance use. In January 2018, we systematically searched for …

Harmful alcohol use is an important risk factor for premature mortality and morbidity and
associated with increased HIV risk and lower uptake of and adherence to HIV interventions …

Alcohol misuse is a global concern, contributing to 5.3% of total deaths and 132.6 million
disability-adjusted life years worldwide. In Sub-Saharan African countries, the prevalence of …

ABSTRACT Objective: South Africa has the highest prevalence of HIV among women, the
highest prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV), and the highest rates of per capita …

The current assessment was undertaken to examine the link between drug use and sexual
risk behavior among men who have sex with men (MSM) in locations known to have high …