Table 2.
Frequency of Violence Identified by HIV-Positive Youth (n = 174)
| Violence variables | Females (n = 58) (%) | Males (n = 116) (%) | Total(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical abuse by sex partner | 26.1 | 15.1 | 18.8 |
| Physical assault/abuse as an adult | 13 | 19.4 | 16.7 |
| Physical assault/abuse as a child | 21.7 | 25.8 | 24.3 |
| Sexual assault/abuse as an adult | 21.3a | 11.8a | 14.5 |
| Sexual assault/abuse as a child | 34.8 | 25.8 | 27.8 |
| Witnessed family violence while growing up | 47.8 | 45.2 | 44.4 |
| Witnessed someone get seriously injured or violently killed | 37 | 28 | 29.9 |
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χ2(1) = 12.58, p < 0.001).