Abstract
Domestic violence is one of the most prevalent problems linked to HIV. Domestic violence in HIV-infected women has not been sufficiently explored, particularly in developing countries including Iran. This study aimed to explore the lived experience of domestic violence in Iranian HIV-infected women. A qualitative approach was used to conduct the study. Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews with ten HIV-infected women and were analyzed using content analysis. During the data analysis, four main themes emerged including, “regretful past”, “disappointing future”, “loneliness”, and “no other option”, which refer to the condition that the participants experienced in their lives due to challenges that mainly stem from the experience of HIV-related domestic violence. HIV infection can be a risk factor for domestic violence. Health care providers need to address domestic violence during the assessment of HIV-infected women and make appropriate referrals for abused women.
Highlights
HIV infection and domestic violence remain two major public health challenges influencing the lives of millions of women around the world (Aryal, Regmi, & Mudwari, 2012)
This study aimed to explore the lived experience of domestic violence in Iranian HIV-infected women
Four main themes emerged including, “regretful past”, “disappointing future”, “loneliness”, and “no other option”, which refer to the condition that the participants experienced in their lives due to challenges that mainly stem from the experience of HIV-related domestic violence
Summary
HIV infection and domestic violence remain two major public health challenges influencing the lives of millions of women around the world (Aryal, Regmi, & Mudwari, 2012). Between fifteen and seventy one percent of women encounter domestic violence during their lifetime (Hatcher et al, 2013). Women continue to be the fastest-growing population to be HIV-infected in many parts of the world (World Health Organization [WHO], 2013) and they currently account for fifty two percent of all HIV-infected people in developing countries (United Nations AIDS [UNAIDS], 2013). Domestic violence is defined as a pattern of violent behaviors that occurs between two people in an intimate relationship such as marriage (Iliyasu, Abubakar, Babashani, & Galadanci, 2011). For many women across the world, domestic violence is a daily occurrence (Hale & Vazquez, 2011)
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