"So that's why I found PrEP to be safest way to protect yourself": exploring IPV experiences and impact on HIV prevention among pregnant and postpartum women in Cape Town, South Africa

• Main Authors: Amanda P. Miller (Author), Sarah Schoetz Dean (Author), Lara Court (Author), Rufaro Mvududu (Author), Nyiko Mashele (Author), Nafisa J. Wara (Author), Landon Myer (Author), Steven Shoptaw (Author), Dvora L. Joseph Davey (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Intimate partner violence (IPV) occurs at alarmingly high rates towards pregnant women in South Africa. Experiences of emotional, physical, and sexual IPV in pregnancy can adversely impact the health and safety of mother and fetus. Furthermore, IPV is associated with increased risk of HIV,...