Effect of a Micro-finance-based Intervention for the Prevention of Intimate-partner Violence and HIV

Effect of a Micro-finance-based Intervention for the Prevention of Intimate-partner Violence and HIV: a Multi-centric Randomized Trial

The high rates of HIV infection in women have brought into sharp focus the problem of violence against women. There is a growing recognition that women and girls' risk of and vulnerability to HIV infection is shaped by deep-rooted and pervasive gender inequalities violence against them in particular. The links between intimate partner violence and HIV/AIDS are explained by biological as well as sociocultural and economic factors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• at least 18 years old;
• Must plan to reside in study areas for the next 12 months
• Must visit camp at least 1 time per week
• Must provide contact information of friend or family member

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unwilling to provide local information
• Psychological disturbance, cognitive impairment or threatening behavior