Background: Women have the highest rate of HIV incidence and are a priority group for HIV prevention measures. The female condom is the only available product specifically for women, however, phase 3 trials are testing the effectiveness of microbicides and the diaphragm in preventing...

This study investigates the influence of neighbourhood socioeconomic conditions on women’s likelihood of experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

To identify whether individual and household economic empowerment is associated with lower intimate partner violence in low and middle income country settings. <ABSHEAD>Methods</ABSHEAD> <P>Systematic PubMed and internet searches. <ABSHEAD>Results</ABSHEAD> <P>Published data from 41 sites were reviewed. Household assets and women's higher...</p></abshead></p></abshead>

Human trafficking is an international crime renowned for extreme forms of violence against women, men and children. Although trafficking-related violence has been well-documented, the health of trafficked persons has been a largely neglected topic. For people who are trafficked, health risks and...