Alcohol Consumption, Sexual and Reproductive Coercion: Case Series and Mini-Review

Sergei V. Jargin*

Abstract

Title: Alcohol consumption, sexual and reproductive coercion. Case series and mini-review. This article presents a continuation of the series of case reports and letters on alcohol abuse, sexual, reproductive coercion and violence. Background: Abortion rate in the former Soviet Union was the highest in the world, caused not only by the insufficient availability of modern contraception but also by irresponsible behavior. The overconsumption of alcohol is generally perceived as a contributing factor. Currently there is an improvement tendency. Methods and findings: Four case histories are presented, based author’s observations and interviews with participants. The social background and cause-effect relationships between certain behavioral stereotypes, alcohol overconsumption and heavy binge drinking are discussed. Conclusions: The use of condoms is dependent on personal traits and the level of social development; however, alcohol consumption at sexual encounters and heavy binge drinking are risk factors for the non-use of condoms and other irresponsible behaviors.