Research Article

Low acceptance of intimate partner violence by pregnant women in Uganda predicts higher uptake of HIV self-testing among their male partners

Published in: African Journal of AIDS Research
Volume 20 , issue 4 , 2021 , pages: 287–296

DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2021.2000449

Author(s): Caroline J Vrana-Diaz , USA , Jeffrey E Korte , USA , Mulugeta Gebregziabher , USA , Lauren Richey , USA , Anbesaw Selassie , USA , Michael Sweat , USA , Rose Kisa , Uganda , William Musoke , Uganda , Harriet Chemusto , Uganda , Esther Buregyeya , Uganda , Joseph KB Matovu , Uganda , Rhoda K Wanyenze , Uganda

Keywords: antenatal care , decision-making power , gender-based violence , gender equality , sub-Saharan Africa

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Abstract

Introduction: Heterosexual couples are at high risk for HIV acquisition in sub-Saharan Africa, and HIV self-testing (HST) is an additional approach to expand access to HIV testing services. However, it is not well known how gender equality is associated with HST.

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