Anne M Teitelman1, Julia Calhoun2, Rebecca Duncan3, Yukiko Washio4, Renee McDougal5. 1. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. Electronic address: teitelm@nursing.upenn.edu. 2. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. Electronic address: julcalhoun28@gmail.com. 3. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. Electronic address: redu@nursing.upenn.edu. 4. Treatment Research Institute, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA. Electronic address: ywashio@tresearch.org. 5. University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. Electronic address: mcdougallr0429@gmail.com.
Abstract
AIM: The aim of this study was to identify relationship dynamics that influences the use of STI/HIV testing among young, urban African American women. BACKGROUND: Increasing STI/HIV testing is a key prevention strategy, but more research is needed to identify barriers to testing for young women such as intimate partner violence (IPV). METHODS: Thirty semi-structured interviews were conducted with African American women ages 18-24. Content analysis was used. RESULTS: Women in choice-restricted relationships were unable to negotiate safer sex practices and testing was viewed as the best option. Women in relationships where the desire to use condoms was mutual used STI and HIV testing as a sign of trust building that preceded unprotected sex. CONCLUSIONS: STI/HIV testing must be viewed as one strategy within a package of possible risk reduction. For those in choice-restricted relationships, clinicians should screen patients for partner abuse and provide additional support and referrals as clinically appropriate.
AIM: The aim of this study was to identify relationship dynamics that influences the use of STI/HIV testing among young, urban African American women. BACKGROUND: Increasing STI/HIV testing is a key prevention strategy, but more research is needed to identify barriers to testing for young women such as intimate partner violence (IPV). METHODS: Thirty semi-structured interviews were conducted with African American women ages 18-24. Content analysis was used. RESULTS:Women in choice-restricted relationships were unable to negotiate safer sex practices and testing was viewed as the best option. Women in relationships where the desire to use condoms was mutual used STI and HIV testing as a sign of trust building that preceded unprotected sex. CONCLUSIONS: STI/HIV testing must be viewed as one strategy within a package of possible risk reduction. For those in choice-restricted relationships, clinicians should screen patients for partner abuse and provide additional support and referrals as clinically appropriate.
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