Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Intimate partner violence (IPV) are outbreaks, which affect the health of a woman globally. Intimate partner violence is any form of violence (eg. sexual, physical, stalking and psychological aggression by a current partner. According to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2014), 1 in 5 women have experienced some form of violence in their lifetime by their partners (CDC, 2014). Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus, which weakens the immune system of the body and it cannot fight infections and eventually lead to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) (advanced stage of HIV). One can transfer the virus sexually. HIV and IPV are interlinked (Campbell et al., 2008). According to Center
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IPV is one of the risk factor for HIV. In order to address both of them, there is a need for interventions in health care and non-healthcare settings. There are many interventions that address HIV and IPV among women in health care and non-health settings in Sub-Saharan Africa. The association between IPV and HIV is greater for severe forms of violence compared with minor forms of violence among women (Kouyoumdjian et.al, 2013, Dillon, et.al., 2013). Stress and depression occurs due to IPV and cause women to be more susceptible to acquiring HIV infection (Stockman, et.al. 2013; Dillon, et.al, 2013). The integration of intimate partner violence and prevention strategies into HIV will help in substantial reduction in HIV incidence, physical and sexual violence from their partners as well (Lemens, 2014). A study explored various programs to enhance HIV prevention services, HIV counseling (counselors trained on intimate partner violence), IPV prevention programs includes youth (men and boys) program, education regarding sexual health diseases, community awareness (Lemens, …show more content…
(Kalichman, et al., 2008; 2009). The literature demonstrate, change in knowledge, attitudes and awareness regarding IPV and HIV with the use of interventions. In South Africa, men reported less IPV perpetration who actively participated in education intervention and showed positive results as well (Kalichman, et al., 2008; 2009). Furthermore, women want a safe environment and personal growth for them. A framework for IPV among African Americans can help prevent IPV, which includes the main risk factors for emergence of IPV and inadequate interpersonal support cannot resolve it (Connett, 2015). It is important for women to go for screenings as well by health care providers for HIV and they should help in addressing the IPV-risk reduction strategies (Christofides & Jewkes, 2010; Joyner & Mash, 2011; Koziol- McLain, Giddings, Rameka, & Fyfe, 2008). The literature explains that it is important to develop HIV prevention strategies in those areas where HIV is more prevalent and developing efforts for evidence based approaches as well. Furthermore, literature also explores the developmental pathways of IPV perpetration among young African American women and men such as ways to negotiate condom use, behavior towards safe sex practices
IPV is one of the risk factor for HIV. In order to address both of them, there is a need for interventions in health care and non-healthcare settings. There are many interventions that address HIV and IPV among women in health care and non-health settings in Sub-Saharan Africa. The association between IPV and HIV is greater for severe forms of violence compared with minor forms of violence among women (Kouyoumdjian et.al, 2013, Dillon, et.al., 2013). Stress and depression occurs due to IPV and cause women to be more susceptible to acquiring HIV infection (Stockman, et.al. 2013; Dillon, et.al, 2013). The integration of intimate partner violence and prevention strategies into HIV will help in substantial reduction in HIV incidence, physical and sexual violence from their partners as well (Lemens, 2014). A study explored various programs to enhance HIV prevention services, HIV counseling (counselors trained on intimate partner violence), IPV prevention programs includes youth (men and boys) program, education regarding sexual health diseases, community awareness (Lemens, …show more content…
(Kalichman, et al., 2008; 2009). The literature demonstrate, change in knowledge, attitudes and awareness regarding IPV and HIV with the use of interventions. In South Africa, men reported less IPV perpetration who actively participated in education intervention and showed positive results as well (Kalichman, et al., 2008; 2009). Furthermore, women want a safe environment and personal growth for them. A framework for IPV among African Americans can help prevent IPV, which includes the main risk factors for emergence of IPV and inadequate interpersonal support cannot resolve it (Connett, 2015). It is important for women to go for screenings as well by health care providers for HIV and they should help in addressing the IPV-risk reduction strategies (Christofides & Jewkes, 2010; Joyner & Mash, 2011; Koziol- McLain, Giddings, Rameka, & Fyfe, 2008). The literature explains that it is important to develop HIV prevention strategies in those areas where HIV is more prevalent and developing efforts for evidence based approaches as well. Furthermore, literature also explores the developmental pathways of IPV perpetration among young African American women and men such as ways to negotiate condom use, behavior towards safe sex practices