Psychological and physical intimate partner violence and sexual risk behavior among South African couples: a dyadic analysis

Intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization is a strong predictor of women's sexual risk behavior. Social disconnection may be central to understanding this association. In a sample of 204 IPV victims, we (a) evaluated the extent to which social disconnection underlies the association between IPV severity and sexual risk behavior, and (b) tested the idea that the association between social disconnection and sexual risk behavior is stronger among women without alternative means to social connection (i.e., lack close friendships). The indirect effect of physical and sexual IPV, respectively, on sexual risk behavior via social disconnection was significant. The number of close friends women had moderated the association between social disconnection and sexual risk behavior, such that having multiple close friendships buffered the effects of social disconnection.

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Intimate Partner Violence and Condom Use Among Women: Does the Information–Motivation–Behavioral Skills Model Explain Sexual Risk Behavior?

AIDS and Behavior ◽

10.1007/s10461-011-9949-3 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. 1011-1019 ◽

Cited By ~ 30

Author(s):

Mona Mittal ◽

Theresa E. Senn ◽

Michael P. Carey

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Condom Use ◽

Risk Behavior ◽

Sexual Risk ◽

Sexual Risk Behavior ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Behavioral Skills

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Sexism, Intimate Partner Violence and Risk Behavior Amongst Men in a South African Township

Violence and Gender ◽

10.1089/vio.2014.0009 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 53-59 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Jacqueline Mthembu ◽

Leickness Simbayi ◽

Dorina Onoya ◽

Sean Jooste ◽

Vuyelwa Mehlomakulu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

South African ◽

Risk Behavior ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

South African Township

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HIV Sexual Risk Behavior Among Low-Income Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence: The Role of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

AIDS and Behavior ◽

10.1007/s10461-009-9623-1 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 318-327 ◽

Cited By ~ 78

Author(s):

Courtenay E. Cavanaugh ◽

Nathan B. Hansen ◽

Tami P. Sullivan

Keyword(s):

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Risk Behavior ◽

Sexual Risk ◽

Low Income ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Stress Disorder ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Hiv Sexual Risk

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Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence and Hypertension Outcomes among Young Women in South Africa

International Journal of Hypertension ◽

10.1155/2021/5519356 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Nicole De Wet-Billings ◽

Motlatso Godongwana

Keyword(s):

South Africa ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

South African ◽

Young Women ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Physical Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Regression Methods ◽

Nationally Representative

Hypertension and intimate partner violence is affecting longevity and quality of life among women worldwide. In this study, intimate partner violence is identified as a risk factor for hypertension outcomes among young women in South Africa. Using a nationally representative sample of 216 (N) young women (15–34 years old) from the South African Demographic and Health Survey, this study uses cross-tabulations and logistic regression methods to identify the odds of hypertension outcomes. Results show that between 20 and 41% of 15–34-year-old women have hypertension. Further, 68% of women with hypertension experienced physical intimate partner violence. Finally, the odds of hypertension are increased if young women experience physical (OR: 4.07; CI: 1.04726–15.82438) or sexual (OR: 2.56; CI: 1.18198–5.55834) intimate partner violence. Efforts to reduce hypertension outcomes in the country should include intimate partner violence awareness and assistance.

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