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     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  The critical path of women affected by family violence in latin america: case
studies from 10 countries.
Sagot M. 
Violence Against Women. 2005 Oct;11(10):1292-318
Abstract
 
    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
  Sexual violence and HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean
N Muturi
 (15IAC)
Abstract 		 
Bolivia
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Maternal syphilis and intimate partner violence in Bolivia: a gender-based analysis of
implications for partner notification and universal screening.
Díaz-Olavarrieta C, García SG, Feldman BS  
Sex Transm Dis. 2007 Jul;34(7 Suppl):S42-6.
Abstract
 
    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
 
Intimate partner violence and syphilis risk among pregnant women in Bolivia
C Diaz, SG García, D Grossman, et al  
(136 APHA)
 Abstract

Domestic violence among pregnant women with syphilis in Bolivia
C Diaz, S Garcia,  R Revollo, et al
 (134 APHA)
 Abstract

  
Brazil
           
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Physical violence against women from the perspective of health professionals.
Moreira Sda N, Galvão LL, Melo CO, de Azevedo GD.|
 Rev Saude Publica. 2008 Dec;42(6):1053-9
 Abstract

Violence against women: analysis of cases treated at three services in the city of Uberlândia,
Minas Gerais State, Brazil
Garcia MV, Ribeiro LA, Jorge MT, et al 
Cad Saude Publica. 2008 Nov;24(11):2551-63
 
Violence against women: visibility of the problem according to the health team
Lettiere A, Nakano AM, Rodrigues DT.
Rev Esc Enferm USP. 2008 Sep;42(3):467-73
 Abstract
 
Patterns of minor psychiatric disorders among battered women treated at an emergency care unit
Silva IV, Aquino EM.
Cad Saude Publica. 2008 Sep;24(9):2103-14
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Gender-violence against the female nursing staff of a Brazilian hospital in São Paulo City.
Oliveira AR, D'Oliveira AF.  
Rev Saude Publica. 2008 Oct;42(5):868-76..
Paper
 
Sexual abuse victimisation and perpetration in a cohort of men living with HIV/AIDS who have
sex with women from São Paulo, Brazil.
Segurado AC, Batistella E, Nascimento V, et al  
AIDS Care. 2008 Jan;20(1):15-20.
 Abstract
 
Detecting intimate partner violence during pregnancy: awareness-raising indicators for use by
primary healthcare professionals.
Reichenheim ME, Patricio TF, Moraes CL.
 P{ublic Health. 2008 Jan 25
Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
 Prevalence of intimate partner violence against women in regions of Brazil.
Schraiber LB, D'Oliveira AF, França-Junior I, et al 
Rev Saude Publica. 2007 Oct;41(5):797-807.
 Paper
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Responsibility of health providers in domestic violence reporting.
Saliba O, Garbin CA, Garbin AJ, Dossi AP
 Rev Saude Publica. 2007 Jun;41(3):472-7.
 Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Women victims of sexual violence: adherence to chemoprevention of HIV.
Diniz NM, Almeida LC, Ribeiro BC, Macedo VG.
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem. 2007 Feb;15(1):7-12.
Abstract
 
Self-esteem of raped women.
Vianna LA, Bomfim GF, Chicone G.
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem. 2006 Oct;14(5):695-701
 Abstract
 
Prevalence of violence against women users of health services.
Marinheiro AL, Vieira EM, Souza LD.  
Rev Saude Publica. 2006 Aug 9;
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Social representations by health professionals of sexual violence against women: a
  study in three municipal public maternity hospitals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Cavalcanti LF, Gomes R, Minayo MC.
Cad Saude Publica. 2006 Jan-Feb;22(1):31-9.
 Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 The services for women victims of sexual violence: a qualitatif study.
Oliveira EM, Barbosa RM, Moura AA, et al
Rev Saude Publica. 2005 Jun;39(3):376-82
 Paper
 
Emergency care for women following sexual assault: characteristics of women and
six-month post-aggression follow-up.
Oshikata CT, Bedone AJ, Faundes A. 
Cad Saude Publica. 2005 Jan-Feb;21(1):192-9.
Abstract

Violence against women in health-care institutions: an emerging problem.
d'Oliveira AF, Diniz SG, Schraiber LB
Lancet 2002 May 11;359(9318):1681-5
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     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
 
Violence: an obstacle to effectiveness of practices of safe sex. The case IN THE MOUTH
OF THE NIGHT, a project with women, sex workers in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro- Brazil
Santana M., Nascimento E., Pereira R.
 XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Epidemiology, clinical evaluation and prophylaxis of sexually transmitted diseases /
AIDS in sexual violence victims
D V N Góngora, J Macagnany, T D Souza, et al
 (15IAC)
Abstract

Prophylaxis for Sexual Violence pos-exposure
V K Rosa, N T Barcellos, S S Schuh
 (15IAC)
Abstract
 
Men's use of violence against women and safer sex behavior: Results from a qualitative and.
 quantitative study in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
G Barker, M Nascimento, F Acosta, et al
 (15IAC)
Abstract
 
Chile
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Role of health professionals in the prevention of domestic violence against women
Gracia E, Lila M.  
Rev Med Chil. 2008 Mar;136(3):394-400.
 Abstract

Prevalence of and risk factors for sexual victimization in college women in Chile.
Lehrer JA, Lehrer VL, Lehrer EL, Oyarzún PB. 
Int Fam Plan Perspect. 2007 Dec;33(4):168-75
 Abstract
 
    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
  Low income Chilean women confronting HIV/AIDS and domestic violence
R Cianelli, L Ferrer, N Peragallo
 (15IAC)
Abstract 		 
Columbia
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Community level effects of gender inequality on intimate partner violence and unintended
pregnancy n Colombia: testing the feminist perspective.
Pallitto CC, O'Campo P.  
Soc Sci Med. 2005 May;60(10):2205-16.
 Abstract
Dominican Republic
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Reproductive health and domestic violence: are the poorest women uniquely disadvantaged?
Kishor S, Johnson K.
Demography. 2006 May;43(2):293-307.
 Abstract
 
    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
 
Domestic violence in the Dominican Republic: An abused women's shelter
T Trudnak, W Westhoff, L Rodriguez
 (135 APHA)
 Abstract

Violence, discrimination and women living with HIV/AIDS
F A Garcia Subervi
 (15IAC)
Abstract

 
Ecuador
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Intersections Between Childhood Abuse and Adult Intimate Partner Violence Among Ecuadorian
Women.
Gómez AM, Speizer IS.  
Matern Child Health J. 2008 Jul 23.
 Abstract
 		  
    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
  Intersections between childhood abuse and adult intimate partner violence among Ecuadorian women
A Manchikanti Gómez, IS Speizer 
(136 APHA)
 Abstract
Guatemala
 
    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
  Understanding and responding to domestic violence against indigenous women in
Guatemala
J Catino,  MJ Ruiz.
 (132 APHA)
Abstract 		 
Haiti
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Intimate partner and nonpartner violence against pregnant women in rural Haiti.
Small MJ, Gupta J, Frederic R, et al  
Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2008 Jul 31.
 Abstract
 
Reproductive health and domestic violence: are the poorest women uniquely disadvantaged?
Kishor S, Johnson K.
Demography. 2006 May;43(2):293-307.
 Abstract

Women's experience of intimate partner violence in Haiti.
Gage AJ. 
Soc Sci Med. 2005 Jul;61(2):343-64.
 Abstract
 
    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
 
Social violence and maternal death in Haiti
E Magee C Blanc, YC Colimon, et al
 Abstract

Services for rape victims in a VCT center
 Coicou N.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Mexico
           
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Health Behavior in Mexican Pregnant Women With a History of Violence.
Quelopana AM, Champion JD, Salazar BC. 
West J Nurs Res. 2008 Jul 24.
 Abstract
 
Empowerment and Physical Violence Throughout Women's Reproductive Life In Mexico.
Castro R, Casique I, Brindis CD.
Violence Against Women. 2008 Jun;14(6):655-77
 Abstract
 
Determinants of partner violence in health workers of IMSS, Morelos
Ortega-Ceballos PA, Mudgal J, 
Salud Publica Mex. 2007 Sep-Oct;49(5):357-66.
 Abstract
 
When I Was in My Home I Suffered a Lot: Mexican Women's Descriptions of Abuse in Family
of Origin.
Belknap RA, Cruz N.
Health Care Women Int. 2007 May;28(5):506-22.
 Abstract
 
Abuse during pregnancy in Mexico City.
Diaz-Olavarrieta C, Paz F, Abuabara K
Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2007 Feb 15;
 Abstract
 
Violence against Women in Mexico: Conceptualization and Program Application.
Pick S, Contreras C, Barker-Aguilar A. 
Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2006 Nov;1087:261-278.
 Abstract
 
Violence scale and severity index: a methodological proposal for measuring violence by the
partner in Mexican women
Valdez-Santiago R, Hijar-Medina MC, Salgado de Snyder VN, et al
Salud Publica Mex. 2006;48 Suppl 2:S221-31.
Abstract
 
Gender violence prevalence in female users of health services in Mexico
Olaiz G, Rojas R, Valdez R, et al
Salud Publica Mex. 2006;48 Suppl 2:S232-8.
Abstract
 
Violence and pregnancy in female users of Ministry of Health care services in highly deprived
states in Mexico
Cuevas S, Blanco J, Juarez C, et al
Salud Publica Mex. 2006;48 Suppl 2:S239-49.
 Abstract
 
Gender violence and other factors associated with emotional distress in female users of
public health services in Mexico
Valdez-Santiago R, Juarez-Ramirez C, Salgado-de Snyder VN, et al
Salud Publica Mex. 2006;48 Suppl 2:S250-8.
 Abstract
 
Between denial and helplessness: health care providers facing domestic violence in Mexico
Herrera C, Rajsbaum A, Agoff C, Franco A.
Salud Publica Mex. 2006;48 Suppl 2:S259-67.
 Abstract
 
Physical and sexual abuse during childhood and revictimization during adulthood in Mexican women
Rivera-Rivera L, Allen B, Chavez-Ayala R, Avila-Burgos L.
Salud Publica Mex. 2006;48 Suppl 2:S268-78.
 Abstract
 
Violence in Mexican women using public health services
Gomez-Dantes H, Vazquez-Martinez JL, Fernandez-Canton SB.
Salud Publica Mex. 2006;48 Suppl 2:S279-87.
 Abstract
 
Dating violence and associations with depression and risk behaviors: female students
in Morelos, Mexico
Rivera-Rivera L, Allen B, Rodriguez-Ortega G, Chavez-Ayala R, Lazcano-Ponce
Salud Publica Mex. 2006;48 Suppl 2:S288-96.
 Abstract

The contribution of violence to maternal mortality in Morelos, Mexico
Campero L, Walker D, Hernandez B, et al
Salud Publica Mex. 2006;48 Suppl 2:S297-306
Abstract
 
Male violence against heterosexual partners: facts and challenges. Review of Mexican literature
Ramirez-Rodriguez JC.
Salud Publica Mex. 2006;48 Suppl 2:S315-27.
 Abstract
 
Women's perceptions on intimate partner violence in Mexico
Agoff C, Rajsbaum A, Herrera C.  
Salud Publica Mex. 2006;48 Suppl 2:S307-14
Abstract
 
Methodological design for the National Survey Violence Against Women in Mexico
Olaiz G, Franco A, Palma O, Echarri C
Salud Publica Mex. 2006;48 Suppl 2:S328-35
 Abstract
 
Physical and sexual abuse during childhood and revictimization during adulthood in Mexican women
Rivera-Rivera L, Allen B, Chavez-Ayala R, Burgos L.  
Salud Publica Mex. 2006;48 Suppl 2:S268-78.
 Abstract
 
Murder in Ciudad Juarez: A Parable of Women's Struggle for Human Rights.
Ensalaco M.
 Violence Against Women. 2006 May;12(5):417-40.
 Abstract

Prevalence and severity of domestic violence among pregnant women, Mexico
Castro R, Ru z A.
Rev Saude Publica. 2004 Feb;38(1):62-70
 Abstract

Violence against women in Mexico: a study of abuse before and during pregnancy.
Castro R, Peek-Asa C, Ruiz A.
Am J Public Health. 2003 Jul;93(7):1110-6.
 Abstract

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 

 
Survival sex and physical/sexual violence: a study in Central American migrant population .
 in transit through Chiapas, Mexico
Magis C., Quintino F., Leyva R., et al
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
AIDS and Violence : the impact in the women
M Montaño, M Luna, P Quintero, et al
 (15IAC)
Abstract
 
Nicaragua
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Violence against pregnant women: prevalence and characteristics.
A population-based study in Nicaragua.
Valladares E, Pena R, Persson LA, Hogberg U.
BJOG. 2005 Sep;112(9):1243-8.
Abstract
Peru
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Intimate partner violence (IPV) and preeclampsia among Peruvian women.
Sanchez SE, Qiu C, Perales MT, et al 
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2007 Jun 26;
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    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Intimate Partner Violence in Urban Marginal Communities in Northern Peru
BM. Ramos, L Aranda, A Zapata
 (135 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Women's experience of domestic violence in Calca, Peru
TA Windau, KA McDonnell
 (135 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Violence against female sex workers in Peru: Implications for sexual and reproductive
health
CT Khan
(135 APHA)
 Abstract
Trinidad/Tobago
 
    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
  A study of victims of sexual assault seen at an HIV treatment center in Trinidad and Tobago
Quava-Jones A., Bartholomew C.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract		  

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