Risky sex behaviors among African American college students: The influence of alcohol, marijuana, and religiosity

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2008

Abstract

Relationships among alcohol and/or marijuana consumption, religious beliefs, and risky sex behaviors of 155 students at a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) in North Carolina were examined. Three fourths of the participants stated that they were sexually active. Men were significantly more likely to have five or more sexual partners during the previous year than were women. Correlational analyses showed that alcohol and marijuana consumption were both positively related to risky sex behaviors. Although participants professed rather strong religious beliefs, these beliefs did not necessarily result in a significant reduction in their drinking or sexual behaviors. There was a significant negative relationship between religious beliefs and marijuana consumption. Implications for churches and school administrators are discused. © NAJP.

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