Intimate Partner Violence Experienced by HIV-infected Pregnant Women in South Africa: A Cross-sectional Study

Publish Year
2016
Publisher
BMJ Journals
Author Name
Bernstein M., Phillips T., Zerbe A., McIntyer J.A., Brittain K., Petro G., Abrams E.J., Myer L.
Description

This article explores the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) among HIV-infected pregnant women in South Africa. It found that 21% of women reported experiencing one or more type of IPV in the last twelve months, and 48% of them reported experiencing two or more types of violence. Reported IPV was higher among married women, and women who experienced IPV were more likely to score higher for substance use, depression, and psychological distresses.