Table 2.
Illicit drug use characteristic among participants that reported using drugs (N = 265).
| Variable | Result |
|---|---|
| Reasons for taking drugsa | |
| To feel happy and energetic % (n) | 36.2 (96) |
| To feel calm % (n) | 50.9 (135) |
| To have more fun % (n) | 45.7 (121) |
| For more sexual stimulation % (n) | 72.8 (193) |
| To forget about worries % (n) | 24.5 (65) |
| To feel more selfworth % (n) | 13.6 (36) |
| To feel more close to my friends % (n) | 19.6 (52) |
| Place of drug usea | |
| At home % (n) | 57.4 (151) |
| At private parties % (n) | 35.4 (93) |
| Clubbing % (n) | 15.8 (42) |
| During sex % (n) | 56.7 (149) |
| At work % (n) | 2.3 (6) |
| Other % (n) | 6.8 (18) |
| ART non-adherent % (n) | 21.2 (56) |
| Condomless sex % (n) | 42.4 (112) |
| Preforming sexual acts not doing sober % (n) | 44.1 (116) |
| Able to enjoy sex without drugs % (n) | 82.9 (218) |
| Informed physician about drug use % (n) | 44.9 (118) |
| Feel knowledgeable enough about drug use % (n) | 73.9 (195) |
aMultiple-choice question; ART = antiretroviral therapy.