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Title Intimate partner violence and communication of HIV diagnosis in Rakai, Uganda.
Full text https://escholarship.org/uc/item/3qk0h9wg
Date 2015
Author(s) Kairania, Robert; Gray, Ronald H; Wawer, Maria J; Wagman, Jennifer; Kigozi, Godfrey; Nalugoda, Fred; Musoke, Richard; Serwadda, David; Sewankambo, Nelson K; Semanda, John; Sembatya, Joseph
Abstract Individuals who communicate their HIV diagnosis to sexual partners may be at increased risk of intimate partner violence (IPV). The authors examined past year self-reported IPV associated with communication of HIV diagnosis and other factors, in a sample of 679 sexually active; HIV-positive individuals age 18 to 49, who received HIV results and posttest counselling 12 months or more prior to the survey in Rakai, Uganda, using log-binomial multivariable regression. The rates of verbal and physical abuse among married individuals were significantly higher compared to unmarried persons, respectively. Physical abuse was significantly higher among women compared to men. IPV was not significantly associated with communication of HIV diagnosis. Interventions to prevent IPV among married HIV-positive individuals particularly women, at the community level, are needed.
Subject(s) Humans; HIV Seropositivity; Retrospective Studies; Truth Disclosure; Violence; Adolescent; Adult; Middle Aged; Sexual Partners; Uganda; Female; Male; Young Adult; Self Report; Intimate partner violence; communication of HIV diagnosis; physical abuse; verbal abuse; Infectious Diseases; Violence Against Women; Violence Research; Behavioral and Social Science; Prevention; Clinical Research; HIV/AIDS; Mental Health; Infection; Peace; Justice and Strong Institutions; Gender Equality; Social Work
Coverage 272 - 281
Publisher eScholarship, University of California
Type of publication article
Format application/pdf
Source Social work in public health, vol 30, iss 3
Rights public
Identifier qt3qk0h9wg
Repository Berkeley - University of California
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