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AIDS and Behavior
Published in: AIDS and Behavior 6/2007

01-11-2007 | Original Paper

Physical and Sexual Abuse among Homeless and Unstably Housed Adults Living with HIV: Prevalence and Associated Risks

Authors: Kirk D. Henny, Daniel P. Kidder, Ron Stall, Richard J. Wolitski

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 6/2007

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Abstract

We examined the prevalence and risks associated with interpersonal (physical and sexual) abuse among HIV-seropositive homeless or unstably housed adults. Data were obtained from the Housing and Health Study of participants living in Baltimore, Chicago, and Los Angeles (n = 644). We used logistic regression to identify risks associated with abuse. About 77% of men and 86% of women reported ever experiencing abuse. Women were at greater risk than men for intimate partner physical abuse, childhood sexual abuse (CSA), and adulthood sexual abuse. Men and women experiencing intimate partner physical abuse reported increased risk of unprotected sex. Other risks associated with abuse include sex exchange; lifetime alcohol abuse; and depressive symptoms. Abuse prevalence among sample exceeds those found in other samples of general USA, HIV-seropositive, and homeless populations. Identifying persons at risk of abuse is needed to reduce risk among homeless or unstably housed persons living with HIV.
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Metadata
Title
Physical and Sexual Abuse among Homeless and Unstably Housed Adults Living with HIV: Prevalence and Associated Risks
Authors
Kirk D. Henny
Daniel P. Kidder
Ron Stall
Richard J. Wolitski
Publication date
01-11-2007
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 6/2007
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-007-9251-6

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