Situational and motivational factors associated with unhealthy alcohol use among Russian women with HIV and hepatitis C Virus co-infection.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Alcohol use is prevalent among Russian women with HIV and hepatitis C Virus (HCV) co-infection despite alcohol's known harmful health effects for this population. Identifying factors that facilitate continued unhealthy alcohol use is critical to developing effective alcohol reduction interventions. This study assessed situational and motivational factors associated with unhealthy alcohol use among HIV/HCV co-infected women in clinical care in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Methods

Guided by the motivational model for alcohol use, we conducted 30 semi-structured interviews with women living with HIV/HCV co-infection to identify situational and motivational factors associated with unhealthy drinking and barriers and facilitators to abstaining. Interviews were recorded an

SUBMITTER: Khalezova NB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9246056 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature