Erschienen in:
01.05.2009 | Original Article
Investigating the Relationship Between Intimate Partner Violence and HIV Risk-Propensity in Black/African-American Women
verfasst von:
Lauren L. Josephs, Eileen Mazur Abel
Erschienen in:
Journal of Family Violence
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Ausgabe 4/2009
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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.