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C Loreto Lara1, A Rosina Cianelli, L Lilian Ferrer

  • 1Candidata a Magíster en Enfermería, Asistente de investigación Iniciativa Mano a Mano, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Avda. Vicuña Mackenna 4860. Fono: 354 7268.

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Socially disadvantaged Chilean women reported low levels of partner communication regarding HIV prevention. This includes discussions about condom use and HIV testing, highlighting a need for targeted intervention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Social Epidemiology
  • Sexual Health

Background:

  • The global HIV and AIDS epidemic disproportionately affects women, characterized by feminization, pauperization, and heterosexual transmission.
  • Partner communication is a crucial protective factor for preventing HIV acquisition, promoting safe sexual practices like negotiation and condom use.
  • Effective communication is vital for integrating self-care practices into female sexuality, particularly concerning HIV prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the level of partner communication concerning HIV among socially disadvantaged women in Chile.
  • To identify specific themes within partner communication that are less frequently discussed, such as condom use and pre-coital HIV testing.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive analysis was conducted using data from 406 women participating in the "Testing and HIV/AIDS Prevention Intervention for Chilean Women" project.

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  • The Health Protective Sexual Communication Scale (HPC) was utilized to measure partner communication levels (0-10 points).
  • Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 16.0.

    • Main Results:

    • Women reported low mean scores for partner communication regarding HIV: 3.26 (±2.7) with their main partner, 2.52 (±2.48) with a second partner, and 0 with a third partner.
    • Key areas with significantly less partner communication included condom use and pre-coital HIV testing.
    • These findings indicate a consistent pattern of low communication across all sexual partnerships studied.

    Conclusions:

    • The study reveals critically low levels of partner communication about HIV among socially disadvantaged Chilean women.
    • There is an urgent need for HIV/AIDS prevention programs to develop and implement strategies that specifically address and enhance this communication gap.
    • Strengthening partner communication is essential for empowering women to adopt effective self-care behaviors and reduce HIV risk.