HIV risk, partner violence, and relationship power among Filipino young women: testing a structural model
Lucea, M.B.; Hindin, M.J.; Kub, J.; Campbell, J.C.
Health Care for Women International 33(4): 302-320
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0739-9332 PMID: 22420674 DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2011.646369Document Number: 537877
A person's ability to minimize HIV risk is embedded in a complex, multidimensional context. In this study, we tested a model of how relationship power impacts IPV victimization, which in turn impacts HIV risk behaviors. We analyzed data from 474 young adult women (aged 15-31) in Cebu Province, Philippines, using structural equation modeling, and demonstrated good fit for the models. High relationship power is directly associated with increased IPV victimization, and IPV victimization is positively associated with increased HIV risk. We highlight in this article the complex dynamics to consider in HIV risk prevention among these young women.