Patterns of Alcohol Consumption and Sexual Behavior among Young Adults in Nightclubs
Patterns of Alcohol Consumption and Sexual Behavior among Young Adults in Nightclubs
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DOI：
10.3109/00952990903544836
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发表时间：
2010-01-01
影响因子：
2.7
通讯作者：
Parsons, Jeffrey T.
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作者：
Wells, Brooke E.;Kelly, Brian C.;Parsons, Jeffrey T.
背景：饮酒与多种性危险行为有关。然而，许多研究都是针对大学生之间的这种联系，而忽略了这种联系可能普遍存在的其他社会环境，比如俱乐部环境。目的：因此，本研究评估了经常去夜店的年轻人的饮酒和性行为模式。方法：采用时空抽样的方法，对308名年龄在18-29岁的纽约俱乐部青年进行调查。结果：参与者报告在52%的饮酒日中酗酒。大约有62%的人表示最近在酒精的影响下发生了性行为，其中29%的人表示由于饮酒导致性行为不太安全。男性报告的饮酒和狂饮天数比女性多，而且更有可能报告最近在酒精的影响下发生性行为。年轻的参与者更有可能报告说，醉酒时的性行为不太安全。最近的酗酒与酒后性行为有关。结论和科学意义：这些数据表明需要有针对性地干预和预防夜总会的工作。
Background: Alcohol consumption has been linked to a variety of sexual risk behaviors. However, much research addresses this connection among college students, ignoring other social contexts in which this association may be prevalent, such as club settings. Objectives: As such, this study assessed patterns of drinking and sexual activity among young adults who frequent nightclubs. Methods: Using time-space sampling, we surveyed 308 young adults (ages 18-29) in NewYork City clubs. Results: Participants reported binge drinking on 52% of drinking days. Roughly, 62% reported recent sex under the influence, and 29% of them reported being less safe in sexual situations as a result of their drinking. Men reported more days of drinking and binge drinking than women, and were more likely to report recent sex under the influence. Younger participants were more likely to report being less safe sexually while intoxicated. Recent binge drinking was associated with sex after drinking. Conclusions and Scientific Significance: These data suggest the need for targeted intervention and prevention efforts at nightclubs.