Gender and Context Matter: Behavioral and Structural Interventions for People Who Use Alcohol and Other Drugs in Africa

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Gender and Context Matter: Behavioral and Structural Interventions for People Who Use Alcohol and Other Drugs in Africa

Heavy alcohol consumption and other drug use are prominent across Africa and increase the risk of exposure to violence, HIV acquisition, and other life-threatening injuries. This review synthesizes evidence on alcohol and other drug (AOD) interventions in Africa; evaluates the differences between in...

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Main Authors:	Wechsberg, W.M., van der Drift, I., Howard, B.N., Myers-Franchi, Bronwyn, Browne, F.A., Bonner, C.P., Carney, T., Ndirangu, J., Washio, Y.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	2022
Subjects:	alcohol and other drug use drug use interventions social determinants women Africa Alcohol Drinking Female Health Promotion Humans Male Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Sex Factors Substance-Related Disorders Treatment Outcome
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/89382

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