Motivating Reasons for Leaving a Violent Relationship, Drug Use, and Transactional Sex: A Qualitative Study among HIV High-Risk African American Women Público
David, Naomi Sarah (2015)
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Abstract
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a growing epidemic in the southern U.S., and African American women are disproportionally affected. Intimate partner violence (IPV), drug use, and transactional sex are each significant risk factors for HIV acquisition. Women experiencing IPV, drug use, and transactional sex simultaneously may have a compounded risk for contracting HIV. Furthermore, IPV, drug use, and transactional sex are interrelated and may increase the occurrence of one another. More research on the syndemic relationships of IPV, drug use, and transactional sex is needed to help with HIV prevention efforts in this high-risk, difficult-to-access population.
Objectives: To understand more about how and why women decide to leave IPV, and terminate drug use and transactional sex, this study explored the commonalities of motivating reasons women leave/terminate each, and the barriers encountered in doing so.
Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted with 14 women who had experienced IPV in the previous 12 months, and used drugs and/or engaged in transactional sex in the previous five years.
Results: Women reported a range of motivating reasons for leaving IPV, drug use, and transactional sex. There were some overlapping themes across each domain, which included children, physical health and safety, and life dissatisfaction. Financial insecurity and dependence were common barriers to leaving all three.
Discussion: Women may have varying motivating reasons for deciding to leave IPV, drug use, and transactional sex, but future research can further explore the themes of children, physical health and safety, and life dissatisfaction. Future HIV prevention interventions among women experiencing each domain may want to integrate an economic component that promotes financial security and independence for women.
Table of Contents
Chapter One: Introduction 1-6
Epidemic of HIV among African American Women 1
HIV Risk among Women Experiencing IPV, Drugs and Transactional Sex 1
Syndemic Relationship of IPV, Drugs, and Transactional Sex 3
Research Question 5
Study Purpose and Significance 5
Chapter Two: Comprehensive Literature Review 7-19
Overview 7
Introduction 8
African American Women and HIV Vulnerability 8
Drug Use and Sexual HIV Risk 10
Transactional Sex and HIV Risk 11
Intimate Partner violence and HIV Risk 12
Syndemic Relationship of Drug Use, Transactional Sex, and IPV 13
Common Motivations for Leaving a Violent Relationship, Drug Use, and Engagement in Transactional Sex 16
Multi-Faceted HIV Interventions for Women 17
Gap in Literature 18
Chapter Three: Manuscript 20-49
Title Page 20
Contribution of Student 21
Abstract 22
Introduction 23
Methods 25
Results 29
Discussion 44
Conclusion 48
Chapter Four: Conclusion & Public Health Implications 50-54
Summary of Results 50
Strengths 51
Limitations 52
Conclusion 52
Public Health Implications 53
References 55-58
Appendices 59-66
Appendix A: Informed Consent for Interview Participants 59
Appendix B: Interview Guide for Interviews with Study Participants on IPV, Drug Use, and Transactional Sex 63
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