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In Rwanda, 27% of women living with HIV experienced intimate partner violence (IPV), particularly psychological abuse. IPV negatively impacts their HIV stigma, coping, self-esteem, and hope.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Women's Health

Background:

Women in Rwanda face higher rates of HIV and intimate partner violence (IPV).
Understanding the intersection of HIV and IPV is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of IPV among women living with HIV (WWH) in Rwanda.
To examine the association between IPV and psychological, demographic, and HIV-related outcomes in WWH.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional, descriptive, observational study.
Convenience sample of 162 Rwandan WWH.
Data collected on demographics, IPV, depression, HIV stigma, coping, self-esteem, and hope.

Main Results:

The prevalence of any IPV was 27%, with psychological IPV being most common.
IPV was not significantly associated with demographic factors.
WWH experiencing IPV reported higher HIV stigma, lower coping self-efficacy, lower self-esteem, and less hope.

Conclusions:

IPV is prevalent among WWH in Rwanda and is linked to poorer psychological and HIV-related outcomes.
Interventions for IPV prevention and support for WWH are urgently needed.
Further research is recommended to explore the correlation between IPV and HIV outcomes.