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March 21, 2026Discover Public HealthOpen Access

Burden of intimate partner violence (IPV) among persons living with HIV and AIDS in Kumasi, Ghana

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SAS. K. AppiahABAbena Afrakomah BoatengRORichard Ofori

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Overview

This quasi-experimental study explores IPV incidence among HIV clients, indicating the need for enhanced screening and support in healthcare settings.

Key Points

  • This research aims to assess the prevalence of intimate partner violence among HIV patients and evaluate the impact of an intervention.
  • Quasi-experimental non-randomized pre-post intervention design
  • Engaged 281 HIV clients at Old Tafo and Manhyia government hospitals
  • Analyzed quantitative data using binary logistic regression
  • Conducted thematic content analysis for qualitative data
  • Self-reported IPV incidence increased from 8.77% at baseline to 38% at endline.
  • IPV was reported more frequently among females (77%) than males (23%).
  • Attitudes toward IPV improved, with 100% opposition to hitting for infidelity at endline.
  • HIV patients feeling unsafe at home were fifty-eight times more likely to experience IPV.

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Appiah et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be38ee6e48c4981c679a2bhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-026-01723-6
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