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Forced Sex and HIV Risk in Violent Relationships
Author(s) -
Campbell Jacquelyn C.,
Lucea Marguerite B.,
Stockman Jamila K.,
Draughon Jessica E.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
american journal of reproductive immunology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.071
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1600-0897
pISSN - 1046-7408
DOI - 10.1111/aji.12026
Subject(s) - forced migration , forced marriage , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , psychology , perspective (graphical) , sexual intercourse , inclusion (mineral) , demography , medicine , developmental psychology , social psychology , environmental health , gender studies , immunology , political science , refugee , sociology , population , artificial intelligence , computer science , law
Problem The intersecting epidemics of gender‐based violence, specifically forced sex, and HIV continue to affect women worldwide. Both in the U nited S tates and worldwide, women of A frican descent are disproportionately affected. Method of study The current literature was reviewed for inclusion based on its relevance to the intersection of forced sex and HIV risk behaviors. Results This brief review synthesizes research on the linkages between forced sex and behavioral risk factors for HIV infection. We explore forced sex from the perspective of the perpetrator being a current or former intimate partner, as well as the first sexual intercourse experience occurring through the use of physical force (i.e., forced sexual initiation). The review also emphasizes the importance of expanding current research to understand the physiological mechanisms linking forced sex to HIV risk. Conclusion The factors linking intimate partner forced sex and forced sexual initiation with HIV / AIDS are varied and complex. The review concludes with recommendations for future research in this area and implications this research could have on preventing violence and mitigating the health consequences.