Intimate partner violence, substance use, and HIV among low-income women: Taking a closer look

Jessica G. Burke, Laura Knab Thieman, Andrea C. Gielen, Patricia O'Campo, Karen A. Mcdonnell

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Abstract

This article focuses on the intersection of intimate partner violence (IPV), substance use, and HIV status among a sample of low-income urban women (n = 611). Differences emerged by drug type, categorization of IPV, and HIV status. Rates of IPV did not differ between HIV-negative and HIV-positive women, but differing rates of substance use were found to be highly significant. The relationship between IPV and drug use appeared to be stronger for HIV-negative women. Descriptive data capturing temporal relationships between substance abuse and IPV support continued examination of types of IPV separately. These findings indicate the need to create comprehensive intervention strategies to address all three issues.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1140-1161
Number of pages22
JournalViolence Against Women
Volume11
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • HIV
  • Intimate partner violence
  • Substance use

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Gender Studies
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Law

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