Excessive alcohol abuse amongst Namibians is one of the main causes fuelling the spread of HIV and AIDS, according to a 2008 report on the behavioural and contextual factors driving the epidemic in Namibia, says The Namibia Economist.
“A recent study on alcohol consumption, sexual partners and HIV transmission in Namibia concludes that Namibians are not socialised to drink in moderation and also don’t recognise the difference between abstention and responsible drinking.
In regard to HIV and AIDS, alcohol abuse becomes a dangerous trap by making the individual more vulnerable to engage in risky sexual behaviour such as unprotected sex and multiple concurrent partnerships,” said Stefan Sckell, Counsellor for Development Cooperation at the German embassy.
He said, although inconsistent condom use and multiple concurrent partnerships were also identified as drivers of the HIV and AIDS epidemic in the country, alcohol abuse presents an underlying and reinforcing factor.
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