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Socioecological factors influencing women’s HIV risk in the United States: qualitative findings from the women’s HIV SeroIncidence study (HPTN 064)

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Title
Socioecological factors influencing women’s HIV risk in the United States: qualitative findings from the women’s HIV SeroIncidence study (HPTN 064)
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BMC Public Health, August 2016
DOI 10.1186/s12889-016-3364-7
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Paula M. Frew, Kimberly Parker, Linda Vo, Danielle Haley, Ann O’Leary, Dazon Dixon Diallo, Carol E. Golin, Irene Kuo, Lydia Soto-Torres, Jing Wang, Adaora A. Adimora, Laura A. Randall, Carlos del Rio, Sally Hodder, the HIV Prevention Trials Network 064 (HTPN) Study Team

Abstract

We sought to understand the multilevel syndemic factors that are concurrently contributing to the HIV epidemic among women living in the US. We specifically examined community, network, dyadic, and individual factors to explain HIV vulnerability within a socioecological framework. We gathered qualitative data (120 interviews and 31 focus groups) from a subset of women ages 18-44 years (N = 2,099) enrolled in the HPTN 064 HIV seroincidence estimation study across 10 US communities. We analyzed data from 4 diverse locations: Atlanta, New York City (the Bronx), Raleigh, and Washington, DC. Data were thematically coded using grounded theory methodology. Intercoder reliability was assessed to evaluate consistency of team-based coding practices. The following themes were identified at 4 levels including 1) exosystem (community): poverty prevalence, discrimination, gender imbalances, community violence, and housing challenges; 2) mesosystem (network): organizational social support and sexual concurrency; 3) microsystem (dyadic): sex exchange, interpersonal social support, intimate partner violence; and 4) individual: HIV/STI awareness, risk taking, and substance use. A strong theme emerged with over 80 % of responses linked to the fundamental role of financial insecurity underlying risk-taking behavioral pathways. Multilevel syndemic factors contribute to women's vulnerability to HIV in the US. Financial insecurity is a predominant theme, suggesting the need for tailored programming for women to reduce HIV risk. Clinicaltrials.gov, NCT00995176.

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Geographical breakdown

Country Count As %
United States 1 <1%
Unknown 206 100%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Master 34 16%
Student > Bachelor 23 11%
Student > Ph. D. Student 21 10%
Researcher 18 9%
Student > Doctoral Student 14 7%
Other 36 17%
Unknown 61 29%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Nursing and Health Professions 43 21%
Social Sciences 34 16%
Medicine and Dentistry 24 12%
Psychology 20 10%
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 4 2%
Other 19 9%
Unknown 63 30%
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