Risky Sexual Behaviours and Knowledge on Contraceptive Use and Family Planning Among Women Who Use Drugs (WWUDs) in Malaysia

IF 1.2 4区社会学 Q4 SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Journal of Drug Issues Pub Date : 2024-03-28 DOI:10.1177/00220426241238963

Asnina Anandan, Nur Aizati Athirah Daud, Darshan Singh, B. Vicknasingam

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Abstract

Women who use drugs (WWUDs) face elevated risk of intimate partner violence (IPV) and unsafe sexual behaviours. This prevalence study, involving 200 WWUDs in a mandated drug rehabilitation program, examined risky sexual behaviours, family planning knowledge among IPV victims, and barriers to contraceptives or condoms use. The majority were Malays (86%, n = 171/200), averaging 32.3 years of age (SD = 8.61). Over half had experienced IPV in their lifetime (53%, n = 105/200). IPV victims had higher odds of unwanted pregnancies, prior abortions, concurrent drug use with partners, drug use before sex, and cohabitation with male partners who used drugs. Sixty percent were uninformed of female condoms, and most disliked using male condoms due to performance concerns. Despite better family planning knowledge among IPV victims, WWUDs had limited awareness of contraceptive use. Interventions should prioritize empowering and educating WWUDs, particularly IPV victims, on IPV prevention and the risks associated with unsafe sexual behaviour during rehabilitation.

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马来西亚吸毒妇女（WWUDs）的危险性行为及避孕和计划生育知识

吸毒妇女（WWUDs）面临着亲密伴侣暴力（IPV）和不安全性行为的高风险。这项流行病学研究涉及一个强制戒毒计划中的 200 名吸毒妇女，研究了她们的危险性行为、IPV 受害者的计划生育知识以及使用避孕药具或安全套的障碍。大部分受害者为马来人（86%，n = 171/200），平均年龄为 32.3 岁（SD = 8.61）。半数以上的人一生中经历过 IPV（53%，n = 105/200）。IPV 受害者意外怀孕、堕胎、与伴侣同时使用毒品、性生活前使用毒品以及与使用毒品的男性伴侣同居的几率较高。60%的人不了解女用安全套，大多数人因担心性能问题而不喜欢使用男用安全套。尽管 IPV 受害者对计划生育有更多的了解，但妇女暴力受害者对使用避孕药具的认识有限。干预措施应优先增强妇女和城市妇女（尤其是 IPV 受害者）的能力，并教育她们如何预防 IPV 以及与康复期间不安全性行为相关的风险。

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Journal of Drug Issues SUBSTANCE ABUSE-

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3.00

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Drug Issues (JDI) was incorporated as a nonprofit entity in the State of Florida in 1971. In 1996, JDI was transferred to the Florida State University College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, and the Richard L. Rachin Endowment was established to support its continued publication. Since its inception, JDI has been dedicated to providing a professional and scholarly forum centered on the national and international problems associated with drugs, especially illicit drugs. It is a refereed publication with international contributors and subscribers. As a leader in its field, JDI is an instrument widely used by research scholars, public policy analysts, and those involved in the day-to-day struggle against the problem of drug abuse.