Micro-credit, women's groups, control of own money: HIV-related negotiation among partnered Dominican women
Ashburn, K.; Kerrigan, D.; Sweat, M.
Aids and Behavior 12(3): 396-403
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1090-7165 PMID: 17602292 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-007-9263-2Document Number: 200127
A sample of 356 members of women's groups, aged 18-49, in the Dominican Republic were interviewed by trained female interviewers. Data among 273 partnered women were analyzed. The dependent variable, a measure of HIV-related negotiation, was examined for associations with control of own money, level of women's group participation, and ever having received a loan through a micro-credit program. Findings suggest control of own money to be significantly associated with HIV-related negotiation. Ever having received a loan and level of women's group participation, however, were not significantly associated with HIV-related negotiation. Empowerment measured as control of own money may influence HIV protective behavior among partnered women in this setting.
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