Intimate Partner Violence, Rape, and HIV in South African Men
Author Information
Author(s): Rachel Jewkes, Yandisa Sikweyiya, Robert Morrell, Kristin Dunkle
Primary Institution: School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Hypothesis
To investigate the associations between intimate partner violence, rape and HIV among South African men.
Conclusion
Perpetration of physical IPV is associated with HIV sero-prevalence in young men, while rape perpetration was not associated with HIV.
Supporting Evidence
- 18.3% of men tested positive for HIV.
- 29.6% of men disclosed rape perpetration.
- Men under 25 who were physically violent were more likely to have HIV.
Takeaway
This study found that young men who are violent towards their partners are more likely to have HIV, but rapists do not have a higher HIV rate.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study involving a randomly-selected sample of men aged 18–49, using questionnaires and blood samples for HIV testing.
Potential Biases
Potential under-reporting of violence and sexual behavior due to social stigma.
Limitations
The study may not generalize to all South African men due to differences in demographics between those who provided blood and those who did not.
Participant Demographics
Men aged 18-49, predominantly Black African (85%), with a significant portion under 25 years old.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.03
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.07–4.06
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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