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Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women in Cape Town, South Africa : Drug Use, Sexual Behavior, and the Need for Comprehensive Services
Joint Authors
Poulton, Winona
Wechsberg, Wendee M.
Jones, Hendrée E.
Browne, Felicia A.
Myers, Bronwyn J.
Kline, Tracy L.
Carney, Tara
Zule, William A.
Ellerson, Rachel Middlesteadt
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-04-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The multiple risks associated with methamphetamine use are of serious concern for women.
These risks and consequences are magnified during pregnancy.
This secondary analysis of a parent study compared 26 pregnant to 356 nonpregnant women in Cape Town, South Africa, on selected demographic, psychosocial, and HIV-risk domains to identify their treatment service needs.
Proportionally, more pregnant than nonpregnant women are using methamphetamine, P=.01, although a very high rate of women used methamphetamine.
Women reported similar monthly rates of sexual intercourse, but pregnant women were significantly less likely to report condom use, P<.0001, maintaining their risky behavior.
Both groups reported elevated Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale CES-D means, suggesting a need for depression treatment.
Results demonstrate a pervasive need for women's comprehensive treatment, regardless of pregnancy status.
Moreover, findings support the urgent need for women-focused and pregnancy-specific treatment services for methamphetamine use.
Finally, a job-skills training/employment component focus is suggested.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jones, Hendrée E.& Browne, Felicia A.& Myers, Bronwyn J.& Carney, Tara& Ellerson, Rachel Middlesteadt& Kline, Tracy L.…[et al.]. 2011. Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women in Cape Town, South Africa : Drug Use, Sexual Behavior, and the Need for Comprehensive Services. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jones, Hendrée E.…[et al.]. Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women in Cape Town, South Africa : Drug Use, Sexual Behavior, and the Need for Comprehensive Services. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465219
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jones, Hendrée E.& Browne, Felicia A.& Myers, Bronwyn J.& Carney, Tara& Ellerson, Rachel Middlesteadt& Kline, Tracy L.…[et al.]. Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women in Cape Town, South Africa : Drug Use, Sexual Behavior, and the Need for Comprehensive Services. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465219
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-465219