Table 2 Alcohol use and alcohol-related behaviors among self-reported HIV-positive and HIV-negative youth living in the slums of Kampala, Uganda
From: Psychosocial correlates of self-reported HIV among youth in the slums of Kampala
| Â | Self-reported HIV-positive | Self-reported HIV-negative | Chi-Square, df, p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Problem Drinker (defined by CAGE scores) | |||
 Yes | 25 (21.55%) | 137 (13.87%) | 4.90, (1), p = .03 |
 No | 91 (78.45%) | 851 (86.13%) |  |
Age at consumption of first alcoholic beverage | |||
 1–12 | 6 (5.22%) | 52 (5.30%) | 17.38, (4), p = .002 |
 13–14 | 20 (17.39%) | 94 (9.57%) |  |
 15–16 | 25 (21.74%) | 137 (13.95%) |  |
 17–18 | 10 (8.70%) | 56 (5.70%) |  |
 Non-drinker | 54 (46.96%) | 643 (65.48%) |  |
Age at first drunkenness | |||
 12 | 5 (4.31%) | 18 (1.82%) | 27.28, (4), p < .0001 |
 13–14 | 14 (12.07%) | 64 (6.48%) |  |
 15–16 | 16 (13.79%) | 108 (10.93%) |  |
 17–18 | 17 (14.66%) | 55 (5.57%) |  |
 Never | 64 (55.17%) | 743 (75.20%) |  |
Frequency of alcoholic beverage consumption | |||
 Monthly or less | 5 (9.09%) | 63 (21.95%) | 5.92, (3), p = .12 |
 2–4 times a month | 19 (34.55%) | 84 (29.27%) |  |
 2–3 times a week | 21 (38.18%) | 107 (37.28%) |  |
 4 or more times a week | 10 (18.18%) | 33 (11.50%) |  |
Frequency of full drinks consumed in typical day when drinking alcohol | |||
 Non-drinker | 54 (49.54%) | 643 (69.21%) | 38.60, (3), p < .0001 |
 1–2 drinks | 19 (17.43%) | 174 (18.73%) |  |
 3–4 drinks | 31 (28.44%) | 86 (9.26%) |  |
 5 or more drinks | 5 (4.59%) | 26 (2.80%) |  |
Has a relative, friend, doctor, or other healthcare worker been concerned about your drinking or suggested you cut down? | |||
 Yes | 25 (46.30%) | 91 (31.60%) | 4.38, (1), p = .04 |
 No | 29 (53.70%) | 197 (68.40%) |  |
Because of your own alcohol use, how often during the last month have you experienced any of the following? | |||
 Had sex without a condom | |||
  Never | 24 (43.64%) | 146 (50.69%) | 16.70, (2), p = .0002 |
  1–2 times | 16 (29.09%) | 118 (40.97%) |  |
  3 or more times | 15 (27.27%) | 24 (8.33%) |  |
 Had sex which you wished you hadn’t the next day | |||
  Never | 27 (49.09%) | 151 (52.43%) | 16.08, (2), p = .0003 |
  1–2 times | 12 (21.82%) | 108 (37.50%) |  |
  3 or more times | 16 (29.09%) | 29 (10.07%) |  |
 Had sex with multiple partners | |||
  Never | 26 (47.27%) | 200 (69.69%) | 11.15, (2), p = .004 |
  1–2 times | 15 (27.27%) | 52 (18.12%) |  |
  3 or more times | 14 (25.45%) | 35 (12.20%) |  |
Ever been seriously injured or hurt due to your drinking? | |||
 Yes | 25 (46.30%) | 91 (31.60%) | 4.38, (1), p = .04 |
 No | 29 (53.70%) | 197 (68.40%) |  |
Has someone else ever been seriously injured or hurt due to your drinking? | |||
 Yes | 20 (36.36%) | 73 (25.44%) | 2.78, (1), p = .10 |
 No | 35 (63.64%) | 214 (74.56%) |  |