The Women's Indicators of Condom Use: Abuse is a 2-item measure of a respondent's tendency to engage in sexual experiences as a result of physical or verbal abuse.
Geographies Tested: Botswana
Populations Included: Female
Age Range: Adults
1. Do you sometimes end up having sex with your partner because of verbal abuse such
as threats, arguing, or shouting?
2. Do you sometimes end up having sex with your partner because of physical abuse such as
twisting your arm, holding you down, hitting?
Response Options:
Yes
I think so
I don't think so
No
Items were recoded into percentage rankings.
Greig, F. E., & Koopman, C. (2003). Multilevel analysis of women's empowerment and HIV prevention: Quantitative survey results from a preliminary study in Botswana. AIDS and Behavior, 7(2), 195-208. https://doi.org/10.1023/a:1023954526639
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