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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 3/2008

01-05-2008 | Original Paper

Micro-credit, Women’s Groups, Control of Own Money: HIV-Related Negotiation Among Partnered Dominican Women

Authors: Kim Ashburn, Deanna Kerrigan, Michael Sweat

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 3/2008

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Abstract

A sample of 356 members of women’s groups, aged 18–49, in the Dominican Republic were interviewed by trained female interviewers. Data among 273 partnered women were analyzed. The dependent variable, a measure of HIV-related negotiation, was examined for associations with control of own money, level of women’s group participation, and ever having received a loan through a micro-credit program. Findings suggest control of own money to be significantly associated with HIV-related negotiation. Ever having received a loan and level of women’s group participation, however, were not significantly associated with HIV-related negotiation. Empowerment measured as control of own money may influence HIV protective behavior among partnered women in this setting.
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Metadata
Title
Micro-credit, Women’s Groups, Control of Own Money: HIV-Related Negotiation Among Partnered Dominican Women
Authors
Kim Ashburn
Deanna Kerrigan
Michael Sweat
Publication date
01-05-2008
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 3/2008
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-007-9263-2

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