Citation

Shrestha R, Copenhaver MM. Violence Against Women 2016; 22(13): 1621-1641.

Affiliation

University of Connecticut, Storrs, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1077801216628690

PMID

26912296

Abstract

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant global health issue and has been associated with an increased HIV-related risk and vulnerability to HIV infection. This study examined the potential relationship between IPV and HIV-risk behaviors among women in Nepal. Our findings revealed that IPV against women was associated with the presence of HIV-risk behaviors, such as history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), multiple sex partners, inconsistent condom use, partner with known HIV risks, and inability to negotiate safer sexual practices. This highlights a need to develop effective interventions aimed at eliminating IPV to decrease the disproportionate burden of adverse health outcomes, including STIs/HIV among women.

Language: en