The prevalence of partner violence in a group of HIV-infected men

A. J. Shelton; J. Atkinson; Jan M.H. Risser; S. A. McCurdy; B. Useche; P. M. Padgett

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The prevalence of partner violence in a group of HIV-infected men

A. J. Shelton, J. Atkinson, Jan M.H. Risser, S. A. McCurdy, B. Useche, P. M. Padgett

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There is a paucity of literature regarding partner violence among males that identifies the sex and relationship of their partner(s). We studied a convenience sample of 54 HIV-infected men, recruited from HIV/AIDS service organizations. Using a standard questionnaire, we collected data on HIV risk behaviours and self-reports of acts of partner violence and forced sex. Physical violence perpetrated by a primary or a casual partner was reported by 39% and 17% of the sample, respectively. Life-time forced sex by a primary or casual partner was reported by 32% and 15% of the sample, respectively. Forced sex was more commonly reported by participants who were non-white and reported a higher number of primary partners in the previous 12 months. We recommend that health care providers be aware of the high rates of intimate partner violence among men infected or at risk of infection with HIV.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	814-818
Number of pages	5
Journal	AIDS Care - Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV
Volume	17
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/09540120500100536
State	Published - Oct 2005
Externally published	Yes

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