Title

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

Authors

Authors

L. L. Josephs;E. M. Abel

Comments

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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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