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Correlates of HIV Risks Among Women on Probation and Parole
Malitta Engstrom1, Katherine M Winham2, Seana Golder2
1School of Social Policy & Practice, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Summary
Substance use is linked to most HIV risks in women on probation and parole with histories of victimization. Prevention efforts should target substance use and other identified risk factors for this population.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Criminology
- Psychology
Background:
- Women on probation and parole with histories of victimization face elevated HIV risks.
- Understanding factors associated with these risks is crucial for effective prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the significance of sociodemographic characteristics, substance use, posttraumatic stress disorder, and social support in relation to HIV risks among women on probation and parole.
- To identify potential targets for HIV prevention interventions.
Main Methods:
- Multivariable regression analysis was used.
- Data were collected from 406 women on probation and parole in an urban southern U.S. community.
- The study analyzed sexual and drug use risks in relation to various risk factors.
Main Results:
- Substance use was a significant correlate of nearly all examined HIV risks, including number of lifetime sexual partners and partners in the past 12 months.
- Specific HIV risks were associated with age, race/ethnicity, homelessness, lifetime trauma exposure, regular alcohol and other drug use, functional social support, and recent substance use treatment.
Conclusions:
- Substance use is a key factor associated with HIV risks in this population.
- Interventions should consider addressing substance use, trauma, social support, and sociodemographic factors for HIV prevention among women on probation and parole with victimization histories.
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