Sexual Relationship Power and Safe Sex Communication Among Partnered Women in the Dominican Republic

Heidi Luft, Weiming Ke, Lara Trifol, Mina Halpern, Elaine Larson

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Abstract

Introduction: Research is needed to identify influences on safe sex communication among specific culture groups. This study aimed to (1) describe sexual behaviors and indicators of sexual power among partnered Dominican women and (2) identify which of these indicators are significantly associated with safe sex communication. Methodology: Cross-sectional surveys, grounded in the theory of gender and power, were conducted with 100 partnered women at a clinic in southeastern Dominican Republic. Linear regression modeling was used to identify significant associations. Results: Self-efficacy (β = 0.48), total personal monthly income (β = 0.21), and history of sexually transmitted infection (β = 0.19) were significantly associated with higher level of partner safe sex communication. Discussion: Nurse clinicians, educators, and researchers should consider self-efficacy, personal income, and history of sexually transmitted infection when addressing communication in HIV prevention efforts among Dominican women.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)28-37
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Transcultural Nursing
Volume31
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2020
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • HIV prevention
  • Latinos
  • STI prevention
  • safe sex communication
  • transcultural nursing
  • women’s health

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Nursing

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