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

Authors: Lauren L. Josephs, Eileen Mazur Abel

Published in: Journal of Family Violence | Issue 4/2009

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.

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Title: Investigating the Relationship Between Intimate Partner Violence and HIV Risk-Propensity in Black/African-American Women
Authors: Lauren L. Josephs
Eileen Mazur Abel
Publication date: 01-05-2009
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Family Violence / Issue 4/2009
Print ISSN: 0885-7482
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2851
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-009-9223-x

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