Intimate partner violence and HIV in ten sub-Saharan African countries: what do the Demographic and Health Surveys tell us?

Durevall, Dick; Lindskog, Annika

doi:10.1016/s2214-109x(14)70343-2

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“…Moreover, studies also point to the need to include a wider range of measures. For instance some studies pointed to the potential of economic-based interventions to either increase or decrease male controlling behaviours [35,36,68], an important factor for HIV acquisition and IPV [89], but this measure was not common across many studies. In addition, economic violence was only measured in a limited number of studies [55], yet given the underlying aim of some economic interventions is to increase women’s economic autonomy in relation to male partners, this is similarly a missed opportunity.…”

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A global comprehensive review of economic interventions to prevent intimate partner violence and HIV risk behaviours

Gibbs

Jacobson²,

Wilson³

2017

Global Health Action

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Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) and HIV are co-occurring global epidemics, with similar root causes of gender and economic inequalities. Economic interventions have become a central approach to preventing IPV and HIV.Objective/Methods: We undertook a comprehensive scoping review of published evaluations of economic interventions that sought to prevent IPV and/or HIV risk behaviours.Results: Forty-five separate analyses of interventions met our criteria. Broadly, unconditional cash transfer interventions showed either flat or positive outcomes; economic strengthening interventions had mixed outcomes, with some negative, flat and positive results reported; interventions combining economic strengthening and gender transformative interventions tended to have positive outcomes.Conclusions: The review highlighted a number of gaps. Specifically, there were limited studies evaluating the impact of economic interventions on female sex workers, young women, and men. In addition, there were missed opportunities, with many evaluations only reporting either IPV- or HIV-related outcomes, rather than both, despite overlaps.

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A global comprehensive review of economic interventions to prevent intimate partner violence and HIV risk behaviours

Gibbs

Jacobson²,

Wilson³

2017

Global Health Action

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112

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“…depression, anxiety) (Trevillion et al 2012), physical disorder (e.g. sexually transmitted infections, injury) (Durevall & Lindskog, 2015), and health-related disability among women of reproductive age worldwide (Krug et al 2002;Shield & Rehm, 2015). The prevalence of IPV is generally higher in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) relative to high-income countries (HICs), with some of the highest prevalence estimates identified in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) (Garcia-Moreno et al 2013), yet far less research attention is paid to IPV in these settings.…”

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“…An emerging body of literature from LMICs has identified partner alcohol use as a correlate of IPV (Hindin et al 2008;Kishor & Bradley, 2012;Ezard, 2014;Durevall & Lindskog, 2015;Wagman et al 2016); however, there are several limitations to this literature. First, many of the studies recruit nonrepresentative samples and/or focus on specific subgroups of the population, making it difficult to extrapolate findings to the general population.…”

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Alcohol use and intimate partner violence among women and their partners in Sub-Saharan Africa

Greene

Furr‐Holden

Tol

2017

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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“…These norms also promote male control over reproductive and sexual health decisions, including condom use, childbearing, and the timing and terms of sex (Blanc, 2001; Ghanotakis, Peacock, & Wilcher, 2012). Individuals in relationships characterized by these norms are less likely to use condoms consistently (Durevall & Lindskog, 2014; Pettifor, Measham, Rees, & Padian, 2004; Shai, Jewkes, Nduna, & Dunkle, 2012). …”

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Sexual communication self-efficacy, hegemonic masculine norms and condom use among heterosexual couples in South Africa

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Hegemonic masculine norms (HMN), which promote sexual risk-taking among males and the subordination of women, are believed to play a key role in the HIV epidemic among heterosexual couples in South Africa (SA). Sexual communication self-efficacy (SCSE) (i.e. a couple’s confidence in their ability to communicate about HIV prevention) may be a key leverage point for increasing HIV prevention behaviors among this population. We interviewed 163 sexually active heterosexual couples in Soweto, SA to investigate the association between SCSE, HMN and consistent condom use. We collected information on demographics, relationship dynamics and sexual activity. We utilized the SCSE scale to measure couples’ SCSE, and a subscale of the Gender Equitable Men scale to measure HMN among males. We performed bivariate and multivariable analyses to determine the association of consistent condom use with couples’ SCSE as well as the male partner’s endorsement of HMN. We found that couples with higher SCSE have greater odds of consistent condom use (aOR=1.30, 95% CI: 1.15–1.47). Furthermore, male endorsement of HMN was found to be negatively associated with consistent condom use among couples (aOR=0.47, 95% CI: 0.24–0.89). Joint HIV serostatus was not significantly associated with the outcome. Future interventions that equip heterosexual couples with sexual communication skills, while simultaneously promoting more gender equitable norms, may increase consistent condom use and thereby reduce the transmission of HIV among this at-risk population.

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Intimate partner violence and HIV in ten sub-Saharan African countries: what do the Demographic and Health Surveys tell us?

Abstract: Swedish National Science Foundation and Gothenburg Centre of Globalization and Development, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Cited by 167 publications

References 15 publications

A global comprehensive review of economic interventions to prevent intimate partner violence and HIV risk behaviours

A global comprehensive review of economic interventions to prevent intimate partner violence and HIV risk behaviours

Alcohol use and intimate partner violence among women and their partners in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sexual communication self-efficacy, hegemonic masculine norms and condom use among heterosexual couples in South Africa

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