The Influence of Alcohol Consumption on Sexual Promiscuity among Young Jamaican Males during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Abstract
Introduction: Several studies have linked the prevalence of sexual promiscuity to alcohol consumption. This research aims to fill this existing gap by determining the relationship between alcohol consumption and sexual promiscuity among young Jamaican males.
Objective: The objective of this research is to decipher whether a link exists between alcohol consumption and sexual behaviour, specifically among Young Jamaican males.
Methods: An online survey was carried out among 415 young Jamaican males using a self-administered questionnaire. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences was used to analyze the data using bivariate and multivariate logistic regression, descriptive statistics that consisted of percentages, frequencies, and cross-tabulations.
Results: Though alcohol consumption decreased during the pandemic, 13.5% (36) of respondents who consume alcohol engage in sexual activity with 2-4 partners compared to 4.4% (6) of respondents who do not consume alcohol. The males that consume alcohol were more likely to have multiple sex partners.
Conclusion: Alcohol consumption influences sexual promiscuity in young Jamaican males. It is, therefore, evident that an increase in alcohol consumption will cause an increase in sexual riskiness (multiple sexual partners).