Case Studies in Identifying and Addressing Intimate Partner Violence among People with HIV

The prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) is high among people with HIV (PWH). PWH who report IPV are more likely to have poor HIV-related health outcomes (i.e., limited retention in care and poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy), sexually transmitted infections, mental health disorders, and poor overall physical health. HIV care visits are an opportunity to assess for and address IPV and provide comprehensive support to patients who have experienced IPV. Using a combination of didactic presentation and case vignettes, this free interactive CME/CNE-certified webinar will discuss the definition of IPV, its impact on HIV and non-HIV related health outcomes, guideline recommendations for assessing IPV during HIV care, and comprehensive approaches to support patients with histories of IPV using a trauma-informed approach.

Learning Objectives

After participating in the activity, learners should be better able to:
Define intimate partner violence
Discuss the impact of intimate partner violence on HIV and non-HIV related health outcomes
Discuss how the care team can work together to assess for and address intimate partner violence using a trauma-informed approach