Investigating the Relationship Between Intimate Partner Violence and HIV Risk-Propensity in Black/African-American Women

    Authors

    L. L. Josephs;E. M. Abel

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Fam. Violence

    Keywords

    African-American; Black women; HIV/AIDS; Intimate partner violence; IPV; Domestic violence; DV; Health disparities; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; CONDOM USE; COMMUNITY; EDUCATION; PROGRAMS; HIV/AIDS; Psychology, Clinical; Family Studies

    Abstract

    This study explored the relationship between Intimate Partner Violence and HIV Risk-Propensity in African-American women. An anonymous questionnaire was completed by a community based sample of 200 African American women with a varied history of intimate partner violence, to determine whether being in a violent relationship impacts HIV risk. Various statistical techniques, including structural equation modeling (SEM), bivariate correlation analyses and ANOVA were used to examine the data. A strong positive correlation was found to exist between sexual coercion and Intimate Partner Violence. In the effort to fortify prevention strategies, and reduce the rates of HIV infection in African-American women, additional factors that impact disease transmission were discussed. Implications for social work/mental health practice and suggestions for future research were made.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Family Violence

    Volume

    24

    Issue/Number

    4

    Publication Date

    1-1-2009

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    221

    Last Page

    229

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000264176500002

    ISSN

    0885-7482

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