Intimate Partner Violence and Sexually Risky Behavior in Botswana: Implications for HIV Prevention

Recent studies have begun to explore how social ties relate to adolescent dating violence. Building upon prior literature that investigates the relationship between lifestyle patterns and dating violence, the current research explores how social ties developed early in life may indirectly affect intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization risk among adults by influencing risky behavior in late adolescence. Furthermore, the study explores the possibility that the relationship between social ties, risk behavior, and IPV may be gendered. To examine the direct and indirect effects, the current study uses data from three waves of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health) to estimate multiple mediation models. Peer engagement and adolescent risky behavior have significant direct effects on IPV risk in young adulthood. Tests of indirect effects provide evidence of mediation with the social tie measures indirectly influencing IPV risk via their influence on risky behavior. Finally, there is evidence that the pathways to IPV victimization vary by sex. Implications for theory and policy, and directions for future research are discussed.

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Enhancing domestic violence advocates’ ability to discuss HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP): Feasibility and acceptability of an educational intervention

Women s Health ◽

10.1177/17455065211070548 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 18 ◽

pp. 174550652110705

Author(s):

Tiara C Willie ◽

Laurel Sharpless ◽

Mauda Monger ◽

Trace S Kershaw ◽

Wendy B Mahoney ◽

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Keyword(s):

Domestic Violence ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Hiv Prevention ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Hiv Care ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Prevention Services ◽

Exposure Prophylaxis

Background: Survivors of intimate partner violence are at elevated risk for HIV acquisition, yet there is limited research on the best strategies to optimize biomedical HIV prevention, such as pre-exposure prophylaxis among this population. Domestic violence agencies are critical collaborating partners and function as potential entry points into HIV prevention services for survivors; however, limited knowledge regarding HIV prevention has been an important barrier to advocate-led discussions. This study aimed to develop, implement, and evaluate an HIV prevention intervention for domestic violence advocates. Setting: A nonrandomized, group-based intervention with pre-intervention, immediate post-intervention, and 3-month post-intervention periods were conducted with multiple domestic violence agencies in Mississippi. Methods: Overall, 25 domestic violence advocates participated in the two-session intervention. Surveys were administered to assess pre-exposure prophylaxis knowledge, self-efficacy, subjective norms, and willingness to provide HIV prevention services to intimate partner violence survivors. Generalized estimating equations were conducted to assess change in behavioral outcomes over time. Results: Compared to pre-intervention, there were significant increases at immediate and 3-month post-intervention in advocates’ intervention acceptability, pre-exposure prophylaxis knowledge, and self-efficacy to provide HIV prevention information, discuss pre-exposure prophylaxis eligibility criteria, assist pre-exposure prophylaxis-engaged clients, and initiate pre-exposure prophylaxis counseling. Conclusion: This group-based intervention enhanced domestic violence advocates’ acceptability, pre-exposure prophylaxis knowledge, and self-efficacy to offer HIV care information, discuss pre-exposure prophylaxis eligibility, assist pre-exposure prophylaxis-engaged survivors, and initiate pre-exposure prophylaxis counseling with intimate partner violence survivors. Efforts should focus on training domestic violence advocates in HIV prevention care for survivors and also include these agencies in collaborative strategies to reduce HIV incidence.

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Mechanisms Linking Intimate Partner Violence, Drug Use, and HIV Among Men on Methadone: Implications for HIV Prevention

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e657102011-001 ◽

2011 ◽

Author(s):

Nabila El-Bassel ◽

Louisa Gilbert

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Drug Use ◽

Hiv Prevention ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner

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Intimate Partner Violence and HIV Testing in Filipino Women: Analysis of the 2017 Philippine National Demographic and Health Survey

Violence Against Women ◽

10.1177/10778012211045709 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 107780122110457

Author(s):

Amiel Nazer C. Bermudez ◽

Kim L. Cochon ◽

Don Operario

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Hiv Prevention ◽

Hiv Testing ◽

Health Survey ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Demographic And Health Survey ◽

The Past ◽

Filipino Women ◽

Using Data

We sought to determine the association between intimate partner violence (IPV) and HIV testing among a representative household sample of Filipino women, using data collected from the 2017 National Demographic and Health Survey. In our sample, we found that 23.63% experienced IPV, and only 1.99% were tested for HIV in the past 12 months. We found that IPV was associated with an increased odds of HIV testing in the past 12 months (aOR = 1.42; 95% CI = 1.02, 1.99). Our study highlights the need to consider formal encounters with IPV survivors as opportunities to engage them in the HIV prevention and care continua.

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