Women bear an increasing burden of the HIV epidemic and face high rates of morbidity and
mortality. Trauma has been increasingly associated with the high prevalence and poor …

Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women is prevalent and strongly
associated with mental health problems. Women experiencing IPV attend health services …

Recent investigations have demonstrated that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is
associated with a range of impulsive behaviors (eg, risky sexual behavior and antisocial …

Objectives: Multiple pathways link gender-based violence (GBV) to HIV and other sexually
transmitted infections among women and girls who use or inject drugs. The aim of this article …

Background People living with HIV infection are disproportionately burdened by trauma and
the resultant negative health consequences, making the combination of HIV infection and …

Background Post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health disorder
that may develop after exposure to traumatic events. Substance use disorder (SUD) is a …

A robust literature links childhood sexual abuse (CSA) to later substance use and sexual risk
behavior; yet, relatively little empirical attention has been devoted to identifying the …

Research has consistently demonstrated a link between the experience of adverse
childhood experiences (ACEs) and adult health conditions, including mental and physical …

Trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder disproportionally affect HIV-positive women.
Studies increasingly demonstrate that both conditions may predict poor HIV-related health …

Posttraumatic stress disorder resulting from intimate partner violence (IPV-related PTSD),
drug problems, and alcohol problems were tested as correlates of women's sexual risk …