O'Malley, Teagen
(2019)
Expanding HIV prevention options for women in abusive intimate relationships: exploring the potential of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
Intimate partner violence (IPV) and HIV are issues of public health importance that significantly impact the health and well-being of women. Extensive research highlights the co-occurrence of IPV and HIV among women, underscoring the importance of interpersonal context when addressing HIV prevention. Existing HIV prevention options for women remain underused and inadequate. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a valued component of HIV prevention, has the potential to expand options for women at risk of HIV, specifically those in abusive and controlling relationships. However, significant gaps remain in our understanding and increased research examining the intersection of PrEP acceptability and use and IPV is critical to improve HIV prevention within contexts of IPV. This dissertation research used the results from a systematic rapid literature review and cross-sectional survey data among a sample of women attending a family planning clinic in Southwestern Pennsylvania to provide important insights and suggestions for future research, intervention development, and practice that appropriately incorporates the risk context and needs of women with IPV experience. Findings from this dissertation highlight public health and healthcare efforts necessary to develop and implement a woman-centered PrEP intervention that recognizes the impact of violence in women’s lives; values women’s decision-making and control; and supports women’s health, well-being, and safety.
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| Item Type: |
University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
| Creators/Authors: |
| Creators | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID  |
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| O'Malley, Teagen | tlo8@pitt.edu | TLO8 | |
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| Date: |
27 June 2019 |
| Date Type: |
Publication |
| Defense Date: |
12 April 2019 |
| Approval Date: |
27 June 2019 |
| Submission Date: |
1 April 2019 |
| Access Restriction: |
2 year -- Restrict access to University of Pittsburgh for a period of 2 years. |
| Number of Pages: |
168 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Behavioral and Community Health Sciences |
| Degree: |
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy |
| Thesis Type: |
Doctoral Dissertation |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), HIV prevention, intimate partner violence, women |
| Date Deposited: |
27 Jun 2019 15:25 |
| Last Modified: |
27 Jun 2021 05:15 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/36183 |
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