Citation

Deming ME, Bhochhibhoya A, Ingram L, Stafford C, Li X. Health Care Women Int. 2018; ePub(ePub): 1-17.

Affiliation

Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior , University of South Carolina , Columbia , SC.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07399332.2018.1464005

PMID

29648926

Abstract

Women are disproportionately affected by HIV in many regions of the world and they represent the fastest growing demographic in the HIV epidemic. In addition, sexual violence against women is a global public health issue which increases women's vulnerability of HIV/STI acquisition. However, the relationship between sexual violence and HIV/STI risk are complex and contribute to the growing epidemic of women infected with HIV/STIs. Our purpose for this review is to examine existing HIV/STI interventions that target women who experience forced sex. Interventions designed to address women's unique needs in HIV/STI prevention are critical in reducing women's vulnerability to HIV/STIs.

Language: en

Keywords

Forced Sex; Gender Inequality; HIV/STI Interventions; Rape; Systematic Review