Predictors of alcohol and other drug use among pregnant women in a peri-urban South African setting

Alcohol and other drug use is prevalent among peri-urban, South African adolescents. We identified correlates of alcohol and other drug use by gender among adolescents (age = 16–18 years; N = 822) in peri-urban Johannesburg. Interviewer-administered surveys assessed sexual activity, alcohol and other drug use, and relevant psychosocial factors. In separate logistic regression models of alcohol and other drug use stratified by gender, violence exposure and sexual activity were associated with alcohol use for both males and females. For females only, depressive symptoms were associated with drug use. For males only, being older and sexually active were associated with drug use. Substance use interventions for South African adolescents should consider psychological health, sexual health, and tailoring by gender.

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Drug use differences in rural and urban opioid-dependent pregnant women

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e526582008-001 ◽

2008 ◽

Author(s):

Teresa Scott ◽

Sarah H. Heil ◽

Karol Kaltenbach ◽

Amber Holbrook

Keyword(s):

Drug Use ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Rural And Urban

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Fire on the Mountain: Reinvigorating Legislative Measures to Quench the Flame of Illicit Drug Use in South Africa

Asian Journal of Interdisciplinary Research ◽

10.34256/ajir2032 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 15-29

Author(s):

Sogo Angel Olofinbiyi ◽

Thembelihle Mtambo

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Drug Use ◽

South African ◽

Illicit Drugs ◽

Illicit Drug ◽

Illicit Drug Use ◽

Critical Discussion ◽

African Government ◽

Clear Cut ◽

Legislative Measures

South African societies have been characterized by the prolific incidence of illicit drug use in recent times. The paper attempts to examine the legislations implemented on the use of illicit drugs in South Africa. The study adopts a review of the literature to identify and describe the most common illicit drugs used around South Africa communities, placing emphasis on the policies developed by the South African government in combating these situations. The research follows a critical discussion on the issues associated with drug use, its causes, as well as its effects on humans and the environment. The study recommends relevant initiatives to combat all intricacies associated with drug use within the country. This approach will be appropriate in facilitating a clear-cut understanding of the possible remedies to quench the burning flame of illicit drug use across a broad range of South African communities.

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Criminalizing Women's Behavior

Journal of Drug Issues ◽

10.1177/002204269702700313 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 673-687 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Nora S. Gustavsson ◽

Ann E. MacEachron

Keyword(s):

Drug Use ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Medical Evidence ◽

Alternative Policy ◽

Legal Precedent ◽

Parental Drug Use ◽

Maternal Rights ◽

Fetal Rights

Legal precedent for criminalizing the behavior of pregnant women has been established in an attempt to protect the fetus. Elevating fetal rights over maternal rights is based on questionable assumptions and inconclusive medical evidence. These criminalization policies are sexist and serve to victimize poor, pregnant women. This paper examines the evidence and policies and suggests an alternative policy approach to dealing with families with parental drug use issues.

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