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. 2014 Sep-Oct;25(5):376-91.
doi: 10.1016/j.jana.2013.11.002. Epub 2014 Feb 4.

Violence experiences among HIV-infected women and perceptions of male perpetrators' roles: a concurrent mixed method study

Veronica Njie-Carr

Violence experiences among HIV-infected women and perceptions of male perpetrators' roles: a concurrent mixed method study

Veronica Njie-Carr. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2014 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

HIV disproportionately affects women, which propagates the disparities gap. This study was designed to (a) explore the personal, cognitive, and psychosocial factors of intimate partner violence among women with HIV; (b) explore the perceptions of male perpetrators' roles in contributing to violence; and (c) determine the implications for methodological and data source triangulation. A concurrent Mixed Method study design was used, including 30 African American male and female participants. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Eleven themes were identified in the qualitative data from the female (n = 15) and 9 themes from the male (n = 15) participant interviews using Giorgi's technique. Data sources and methodological approaches were triangulated with relative convergence in the results. Preliminary data generated from this study could inform gender-based feasibility research studies. These studies could focus on integrating findings from this study in HIV/intimate partner violence prevention interventions and provide clinical support for women.

Keywords: AIDS; African-American women; HIV; Mixed Method study; health disparities; intimate partner violence; male perpetrators.

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Illustration of steps conducted in this mixed methods triangulation study. Note: SRPS = Sexual Relationship Power Scale; ABI = Abusive Behavior Inventory; HAKABPQ = HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs Patient Questionnaire
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