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Magnitude of intimate partner violence and its associated factors among HIV-positive women attending health facilities in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Solomon Seyife Alemu, Meseret Robi Tura, Wubet Tazeb Wondie, Lema Mideksa Egu, Belete Feyera Olkaba, Ebisa Zerihun, Belay Tafa Regassa, Nimona Amena, Lema Fikadu Wedajo, Gemechu Gelan Bekele

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Solomon Seyife AlemuDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Madda Walabu University, Shashamene, Ethiopia. soleseifa@gmail.com.
Meseret Robi TuraDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences and Referral Hospital, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Wubet Tazeb WondieDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences and Referral Hospital, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Lema Mideksa EguDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences and Referral Hospital, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Belete Feyera OlkabaDepartment of Public Health, College of Health Sciences and Referral Hospital, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Ebisa ZerihunDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Oda Bultum University, Chiro, Ethiopia.
Belay Tafa RegassaDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences and Referral Hospital, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Nimona AmenaDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences and Referral Hospital, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Lema Fikadu WedajoDepartment of Midwifery, Institute of Health Science, Wallaga University, Nekemte city, Ethiopia.
Gemechu Gelan BekeleDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Madda Walabu University, Shashamene, Ethiopia.

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Abstract

backgroundWorldwide, over one in three women have experienced intimate partner violence; among women who have been diagnosed as positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the number is significantly greater due to the detrimental effects of this virus. Despite its serious consequences, there is limited comprehensive data on IPV among HIV-positive women in Ethiopia. Thus, this review aimed to find out the pooled prevalence and associated factors of IPV in this group.

methodsFor this review, searches were conducted from October 1, 2024, to November 2, 2024, using Google Scholar, Medline, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and other institutional repositories. A standardized data extraction checklist with three data extractors and STATA version 17 was utilized for data extraction and analysis, respectively. The heterogeneity of the studies was checked using the Cochrane Q test statistics and I

resultsThis systematic review and meta-analysis included 2704 study participants from seven studies. As identified from the current systematic review and meta-analysis, the pooled prevalence of intimate partner violence among women living with HIV was 51.45% (95% CI 44.05, 58.85). Having multiple partners (OR = 2.12, 95% CI 1.40, 2.84), women experiencing controlling behavior by a partners (OR = 5.95, 95% CI 3.56, 8.35), partners who drink alcohol (OR = 2.23, 95% CI 1.45, 3.01), and partners involved in a physical fight with another man (OR = 2.02, 95% CI 1.10, 2.94) were identified as factors. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: This review found that one in two HIV-positive women in Ethiopia experienced intimate partner violence, raising concerns about the increased risk of viral transmission. Factors identified included women having multiple partners, controlling behavior by partners, partner alcohol use, and partners involved in physical fights. Stakeholders should address the identified risk factors to reduce intimate partner violence among HIV-positive women. Integrating IPV screening into HIV care, training healthcare workers, and promoting community education are helpful.

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Health FacilitiesHIV InfectionsIntimate Partner ViolenceAdultEthiopiaFemaleHumansPrevalenceRisk FactorsAssociated factorsEthiopiaIntimate partner violenceSystematic review and meta-analysisWomen living with HIV

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PMCPMC12574282

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