A 27-year-old client comes from a background of physical and sexual abuse. Violence victimization continued with her partners until recently. She is currently in a support group for victims of abuse
The client's social background places her at risk for: (Select all that apply.)
A) Increased safe sex behaviors
B) Decreased safe sex behaviors
C) Decreased risk for HIV/AIDS
D) Increased risk for HIV/AIDS
E) Increased risk of depression
Ans: B, D, E
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Trauma such as child sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, adult sexual abuse, and victimization from exposure to violent environments contribute to behaviors associated with increased HIV risk and disease sequelae. Violence victimization increases depressive symptoms, decreases safe sex behaviors, increases the chance of becoming HIV seropositive, and increases the chances of acquiring and being treated for a sexually transmitted infection (STI) within a year's time (Laughon et al., 2007).
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