Intimate Partner Violence and HIV
Notas del episodio
Currently, in the United States, intimate partner violence is considered a significant public health issue, affecting millions of people each year. In this second episode of From Mystery to Management, Sophie Del Valle dives into conversations with Dr. Marg Lucea about the impact of intimate partner violence on HIV. Discussing how intimate partner violence can disrupt healthcare services regarding HIV, and how women experiencing intimate partner violence are at an increased risk of contracting HIV.
If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence there are providers in Maryland that can offer help, click here https://www.mnadv.org/get-help/domestic-violence-service-providers/
Help is also available from the National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org
About our guest: Dr. Lucea
Dr. Marguerite Baty Lucea is a professor and graduate program director at Towson University. She has over twenty years of experience in the nursing and public field when it comes to women’s health. Throughout her career she has focused on the intersection of intimate partnered violence and women’s sexual health, evaluating how women’s experiences influence risk for sexually transmitted diseases. Working in the United States and internationally, her research has been published in over 20 academic publications. If you’re interested in finding out more about Dr. Lucea’s work click Here
Resources mentioned in the episode
Below are the resources mentioned throughout the episode and link to the Red Flags in a Relationship leaflet.
Find free HIV testing and services: https://locator.hiv.gov
Free or low-cost support services for HIV: https://findhivcare.hrsa.gov