Intimate partner violence and communication of HIV diagnosis in Rakai, Uganda.
Individuals who communicate their HIV diagnosis to sexual partners may be at increased risk of intimate partner violence (IPV). The authors examined past year self-reported IPV associated with communication of HIV diagnosis and other factors, in a sample of 679 sexually active; HIV-positive individuals age 18 to 49, who received HIV results and posttest counselling 12 months or more prior to the survey in Rakai, Uganda, using log-binomial multivariable regression. The rates of verbal and physical abuse among married individuals were significantly higher compared to unmarried persons, respectively. Physical abuse was significantly higher among women compared to men. IPV was not significantly associated with communication of HIV diagnosis. Interventions to prevent IPV among married HIV-positive individuals particularly women, at the community level, are needed.
a Rakai Health Sciences Program , Entebbe , Uganda.
Robert
R
Kairania
Ronald H
RH
Gray
Maria J
MJ
Wawer
Jennifer
J
Wagman
Godfrey
G
Kigozi
Fred
F
Nalugoda
Richard
R
Musoke
David
D
Serwadda
Nelson K
NK
Sewankambo
John
J
Semanda
Joseph
J
Sembatya
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006679:HIV Seropositivity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D057566:Self Report; D012747:Sexual Partners; D014342:Truth Disclosure; D014454:Uganda; D014754:Violence; D055815:Young Adult
Intimate partner violence; communication of HIV diagnosis; physical abuse; verbal abuse