@article{ref1,
title="Investigating the Relationship Between Intimate Partner Violence and HIV Risk-Propensity in Black/African-American Women",
journal="Journal of family violence",
year="2009",
author="Josephs, Lauren L. and Abel, Eileen Mazur",
volume="24",
number="4",
pages="221-229",
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.<p />",
language="en",
issn="0885-7482",
doi="10.1007/s10896-009-9223-x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10896-009-9223-x"
}