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HIV, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), and Women: New Opportunities Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

This information sheet is an Issue Brief that discusses how Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) has been shown to be associated with increased risk for HIV among women as well as poorer treatment outcomes for those who are already infected. The brief provides an overview of new opportunities to address the needs of women at risk for and living with HIV who have experienced IPV, as well as a summary of key statistics and definitions.
Audiences:
Counselors/Therapists
Health Planners
Physicians
Social Workers
Population:
Women
Focus Area:
HIV and AIDS
Topics/Subjects:
Transmission
Subjects:
Health Insurance
Sexual Assault or Abuse
Women
Publication Date:
2014
Format:
Information Sheet
8 p.: col.; tables., refs.
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
36075