A systematic review of alcohol use and sexual risk-taking in Latin America

Panagiotis Vagenas; Javier R. Lama; Kaysia T. Ludford; Pedro Gonzales; Jorge Sanchez; Frederick L. Altice

A systematic review of alcohol use and sexual risk-taking in Latin America

Panagiotis Vagenas, Javier R. Lama, Kaysia T. Ludford, Pedro Gonzales, Jorge Sanchez, Frederick L. Altice

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Abstract

Objective. To provide an account of published literature on the association between alcohol use and sexual risk-taking, focusing on Latin America. Methods. A search of MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, LILACS, and Cochrane databases identified 561 unique articles. After excluding those that were not directly relevant, 30 studies were retained for review. Results. Twenty-seven studies showed direct or indirect associations between alcohol abuse and unprotected/risky sex. Three studies, however, showed no association between these variables, suggesting that the public health message of safer sex may have been effective. Conclusions. Further research is needed to identify factors and behaviors that could be modified to reduce the association between alcohol use disorders and risky sexual behavior.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	267-274
Number of pages	8
Journal	Revista Panamericana de Salud Publica/Pan American Journal of Public Health
Volume	34
Issue number	4
State	Published - Oct 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Alcohol-related disorders
Alcoholic intoxication
Alcoholism
HIV
Latin America
Sexual behavior
Sexually transmitted diseases
South America.
Unsafe sex

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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