History of intimate partner violence is associated with sex work but not sexually transmitted infection among HIV-positive female drinkers in Russia
Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: This paper assesses the associations between intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexual risks among HIV-positive female drinkers in St Petersburg, Russia. Survey and STI data were analysed from 285 women in HERMITAGE, a secondary prevention study of HIV-positive heavy drinkers. Logistic and Poisson regression analyses assessed associations of IPV with STI and risky sex. Most women (78%) experienced IPV and 19% were STI positive; 15% sold sex. IPV was not significantly associated with STI, but was with selling sex (adjusted odds ratio = 3.56, 95% confidence interval = 1.02-12.43). In conclusion, IPV is common and associated with sex trade involvement among Russian HIV-positive female drinkers.
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
Awards: URBAN ARCH (2/5) Biostatistics and Data Management Core (BDM), Maximizing Opportunity - HIV Prevention in Hospitalized Russian Drinkers, Impact of Alcohol Use on HIV Infection--In the United States and Russia, URBAN ARCH (1/5) Administrative Coordinating Core (Admin Core), Training Program in Substance Use, HIV and Related Infections
OpenAlex ID: W2116774295