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Introduction: South African women bear an intersecting burden of HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancy. Multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) are a class of products that address multiple needs and have the potential to improve uptake and use of prevention products. Methods: Analysing survey data from 703 HIV-negative women 18--40 years in three provinces in South Africa, collected between July and November 2022, this study explores their preferences for prevention methods and factors influencing choice of hypothetical prevention methods, including MPTs. Descriptive statistics and multinomial regression analyses were conducted to determine prevention method preferences and factors associated with choosing a pill, injectable or MPT-implant type prevention method. Results: Most women wanted to prevent HIV, STIs and pregnancy. The most important factors when choosing a prevention product were whether it provided dual and long-term protection and if side effects were manageable. If choosing only one method, half of women would choose any MPT-implant and a quarter each would choose a pill or an injectable method, with method choices differing by population group. Discussion: Prevention method choices were influenced by sexual-behavioural factors and current and prior contraceptive method use. Providing a choice of prevention methods and a population specific approach to new method development and introduction with access to accurate information could enhance their ability to fill a gap in prevention needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Binge drinking is associated with risky behaviours and long-term addiction. Among adolescents, binge drinking should be prevented to avoid these and other hazardous consequences. Adolescent behaviours are known to be influenced by their household and family structures. However, the association between family structure and binge drinking in developing countries remains unknown. The purpose of this study is to examine the role of various family structures and sociodemographic factors on binge drinking among adolescents in South Africa. This cross-sectional study uses data from the South African National Income Dynamics Study (NIDS) Wave 4 (2014/15). The study includes adolescent (15–19 years old) males and females. A total of 79,638 (35.8%) adolescents reported binge drinking. The results show that among the adolescents who binge drink, 60% are males and 40% are females. Binge drinking increases with age of the adolescents and 62% of adolescents in multigenerational households (parent(s) and grandparent(s)) binge drink. The odds of binge drinking are higher among those living with their grandparent(s) and parent(s) [OR: 1.30, p-value < 0.05], females [OR: 2.06, p-value < 0.05], those in the 'average' household income bracket [OR: 2.00, p-value < 0.05] among others. In conclusion, family structure and other socio-demographic factors are associated with binge drinking among adolescents. These results could be used to inform family-orientated programmes which address binge drinking by addressing several generations of family members. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]