scholarly journals Prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence in HIV-positive women engaged in transactional sex in Mombasa, Kenya

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (13) ◽  
pp. 1194-1203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate S Wilson ◽  
Ruth Deya ◽  
Linnet Masese ◽  
Jane M Simoni ◽  
Ann Vander Stoep ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Transactional Sex ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Positive Women

Intimate Partner Violence Among Women Accessing HIV-Care Services at Tertiary Hospitals in Ogun State, Nigeria: Implications for Policy and Practice

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052090918
Author(s):  
Olumide Abiodun ◽  
Kolawole Sodeinde ◽  
Fikayo Bamidele ◽  
Yejide Ojinni ◽  
John Adekeye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Hiv Care ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Current Smoking Status ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Hiv Positive Women ◽  
Tertiary Hospitals

Intimate partner violence is both a predisposing factor for and sequelae of HIV infection. It is more likely for HIV-positive women to experience intimate partner violence compared with HIV-negative women. Previous researches have described the other risk factors for intimate partner violence. This cross-sectional study identified the correlates of intimate partner violence among HIV-positive women accessing HIV-care. We interviewed 458 women accessing HIV-care at the three tertiary hospitals in Ogun State, Nigeria. Trained research assistants conducted 10-min structured interviews with validated questionnaires. We carried out descriptive, bivariate, and regression analyses. We used the backward elimination technique to build a model to predict the experience of intimate partner violence (IPV) within the preceding 12 months. We set the level of significance at .05. A total of 23 (5.02%) participants reported IPV within the preceding 12 months, while the prevalence of lifetime intimate partner violence was 24.02%. Younger age, the experience of IPV in previous relationships, and having multiple sex partners were related to the experience of IPV within the preceding 12 months ( p < .05). Also, the partners’ age, alcohol intake, and current smoking status were associated with the experience of IPV within the preceding 12 months ( p < .05). After regression analysis, participants’ age (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 0.892, 95% confidence interval [CI] = [0.831, 0.957]), experience of IPV in previous relationship (AOR = 12.841, 95% CI = [4.303, 38.318]), and partners’ current smoking status (AOR = 4.874, 95% CI = [1.252, 18.969]) retained association with the experience of IPV within the preceding 12 months. IPV among HIV-positive women accessing HIV-care occurs in a complicated, context-specific way. Routine HIV strategies and services should include interventions that involve men and address gender power imbalances. For effectiveness, specific interventions must consider women’s’ specific context and characteristics.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Against HIV-Positive Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 152483802090656 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Y. Tenkorang ◽  
Michael Asamoah-Boaheng ◽  
Adobea Y. Owusu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Positive Women ◽  
Sub Saharan

Objectives: To systematically analyze and summarize the literature on intimate partner violence (IPV) against HIV-positive women in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and to identify their risk factors for IPV. Method: A comprehensive review of the literature using the Preferred Reporting Item for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) and Meta-Analyses of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) yielded 1,879 articles (PubMed = 1,251, Embase = 491, Web of Science = 132, and identified additional records = 5). Twenty were selected for quantitative and qualitative assessment and synthesis. We employed a random effects model with generic inverse variance method and estimated the odds ratios. Findings: Results indicated a high prevalence of physical, sexual, and emotional violence against women living with HIV/AIDS in SSA. Educational background, alcohol use, marital status, previous experiences with IPV, and employment status were identified as significant risk factors. We also assessed the methodological quality of the articles by examining publication bias and some heterogeneity statistics. Conclusion: There is limited research on IPV against HIV-positive women in SSA. However, the few existing studies agree on the importance of targeting HIV-positive women with specific interventions given their vulnerability to IPV and to address factors exacerbating these risks and vulnerabilities.

scholarly journals Clinical and Mental Health Correlates and Risk Factors for Intimate Partner Violence among HIV-Positive Women in an Inner-City HIV Clinic

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. e563-e569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Illangasekare ◽  
Monique Tello ◽  
Heidi Hutton ◽  
Richard Moore ◽  
Jean Anderson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Inner City ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Positive Women

scholarly journals Intimate partner violence among HIV-positive women in Nairobi, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol Volume 11 ◽  
pp. 451-461
Author(s):  
RD Brooks ◽  
PE Jolly ◽  
L Marsh ◽  
JM Velazquez ◽  
L Padilla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Positive Women

scholarly journals Intimate partner violence against HIV-positive Cameroonian women: Prevalence, associated factors and relationship with antiretroviral therapy discontinuity—results from the ANRS-12288 EVOLCam survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 174550651984854 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marion Fiorentino ◽  
Luis Sagaon-Teyssier ◽  
Khadim Ndiaye ◽  
Marie Suzan-Monti ◽  
Marie-Thérèse Mengue ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Antiviral Therapy ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Positive Women ◽  
Therapy Interruption

Background: Intimate partner violence in its various forms increases HIV exposure in female victims and potentially jeopardizes the HIV treatment cascade, for instance, by impeding engagement in and adherence to care. Elevated rates of HIV and intimate partner violence are reported in Central Africa. Evidence on the effect of intimate partner violence on antiviral therapy interruption is lacking in Cameroon, where only 330,000 women live with HIV and only 19% of HIV-positive people are virally suppressed. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors of intimate partner violence against HIV-positive women and its relationship with antiretroviral therapy interruption ⩾1 month. Methods: The EVOLCam cross-sectional survey was conducted in 19 hospitals in the Center and Littoral regions. The study sample comprised antiviral therapy–treated women declaring at least one sexual partner in the previous year. Scores of recent emotional, physical, extreme physical and sexual intimate partner violence were built using principal component analysis and categorized under no, occasional or frequent intimate partner violence. Multivariate logistic analyses were performed to investigate the relationship between intimate partner violence and recent antiretroviral therapy interruption ⩾1 month, and associated factors. Results: Among the 894 analyzed women, the prevalence of intimate partner violence was 29% (emotional), 22% (physical), 13% (extreme physical) and 18% (sexual). Frequent physical intimate partner violence was a significant risk factor of antiretroviral therapy interruption ⩾1 month (adjusted odds ratio = 2.42 (95% confidence interval = 1.00; 5.87)). It was also associated with HIV-related stigma (2.53 (1.58; 4.02)), living with a main partner (2.03 (1.20; 3.44) and non-defensive violence against this partner (5.75 (3.53; 9.36)). Conclusion: Intimate partner violence is a potential barrier to antiviral therapy continuity and aggravates vulnerability of Cameroonian HIV-positive women. The prevention and detection of intimate partner violence by HIV services might help to reach the last “90” of the 90-90-90 targets.

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