“So that’s why I found PrEP to be safest way to protect yourself”: exploring IPV experiences and impact on HIV prevention among pregnant and postpartum women in Cape Town, South Africa

“So that’s why I found PrEP to be safest way to protect yourself”: exploring IPV experiences and impact on HIV prevention among pregnant and postpartum women in Cape Town, South Africa

Abstract Intimate partner violence (IPV) occurs at alarmingly high rates towards pregnant women in South Africa. Experiences of emotional, physical, and sexual IPV in pregnancy can adversely impact the health and safety of mother and fetus. Furthermore, IPV is associated with increased risk of HIV,...

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Main Authors: Amanda P. Miller, Sarah Schoetz Dean, Lara Court, Rufaro Mvududu, Nyiko Mashele, Nafisa J. Wara, Landon Myer, Steven Shoptaw, Dvora L. Joseph Davey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Intimate partner violence
HIV
Alcohol use
South Africa
Pregnancy
PrEP
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-17871-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-17871-w

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