Risky alcohol consumption and associated health behaviour among HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients in a UK sexual health and HIV clinic: a cross-sectional questionnaire study
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Authors
Suonpera, Emmi
Matthews, Rebecca
Milinkovic, Ana
Arenas-Pinto, Alejandro
Issue Date
2019-10-29
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
HIV , Alcohol Misuse , AUDIT , Drug Use , Mood Disorders
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Abstract
Alcohol misuse has been associated with negative consequences among HIV-positive patients. Data on real prevalence of risky alcohol consumption among the HIV-positive population in the UK are lacking. A cross-sectional questionnaire study using standardised validated instruments among HIV-positive (n = 227) and HIV-negative (n = 69) patients was performed. The prevalence of risky alcohol consumption (AUDIT) and associations with depressive symptoms (PHQ-9), problematic drug use (DUDIT), adherence to ART (CASE Adherence Index), sexual behaviour and demographic characteristics were assessed among both patient groups independently. A quarter (25.1%) of HIV-positive patients and 36.1% of HIV-negative patients reported risky alcohol consumption (AUDIT-score ≥ 8). In the multivariable analysis among HIV-positive patients depressive symptoms (p = 0.03) and problematic drug use (p = 0.007) were associated with risky alcohol consumption. Among HIV-negative patients these associations were not present. Risky alcohol consumption among HIV-positive patients is prevalent, and together with depressive symptoms and problematic drug use, may influence HIV-disease progression and patients’ wellbeing.
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Citation
Suonpera, E., Matthews, R., Milinkovic, A., & Arenas-Pinto, A. (2020). Risky Alcohol Consumption and Associated Health Behaviour Among HIV-Positive and HIV-Negative Patients in a UK Sexual Health and HIV Clinic: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study. AIDS and behavior, 24(6), 1717–1726. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-019-02714-2
Publisher
AIDS and Behavior