HIV/AIDS

Research from University of Miami yields new findings on HIV/AIDS

Published in Women's Health Law Weekly, September 14th, 2008

According to a study from the United States, "Hispanic women in the United States are disproportionately affected by HIV infection. Substance abuse and intimate partner violence (IPV) are conditions that have been associated with risk for HIV in the general population."

"However, few studies have explored the intersection of these three conditions within one integrated framework. The purpose of this exploratory study was to describe the relationships between HIV risks, substance abuse, and IPV among Hispanic community-dwelling women. A total of 82 structured interviews were conducted with Hispanic women between the ages of 18 and 60. Data regarding the participant's and...

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Source: Women's Health Law Weekly (2008-09-14)

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