Publications by authors named "Hitomi D Hayashi"
The synergistic epidemics of substance use, violence, and HIV/AIDS, also known as the SAVA syndemic, disproportionately affects vulnerable women in the United States. Methamphetamine use is closely linked with physical and sexual violence, including intimate partner violence (IPV), which heightens women's vulnerability to HIV. This mixed methods study examined the prevalence and correlates of violence among women who use methamphetamine, ( = 209) enrolled in an HIV intervention study in San Diego, California.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMethamphetamine use, sexual relationship power (SRP), and partner violence (PV) are associated with increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among women. The objective of our study was to examine the association of recent PV and SRP on STIs by partner type among HIV-negative, heterosexual women who use methamphetamine in San Diego, CA. Using baseline survey data from 209 women enrolled in FASTLANE II, an HIV behavioral intervention trial, we conducted logistic regression analyses to examine associations between PV, SRP, and self-reported lifetime STIs (e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The SAVA syndemic model illustrates how substance abuse, violence, and HIV risk combine to disproportionately affect certain populations, particularly among methamphetamine users.
- A study involving 230 participants (108 men and 122 women) revealed high rates of intimate partner violence (IPV), with women experiencing slightly higher rates than men for both physical and sexual IPV.
- Key findings indicated that lower social support and higher engagement in risky sexual behaviors while using meth were significant risk factors for IPV, suggesting the need for gender-specific interventions addressing these issues within the broader context of the SAVA syndemic.