Sethulakshmi C Johnson
Biographic Data
| ID | 3596658 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sethulakshmi C Johnson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sethulakshmi C |
| FAMILY NAME | Johnson |
| SIGNATURE | JOHNSON S C |
| AFFILIATIONS | YR Gaitonde Centre for AIDS Research and Education |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Measurement of self, experienced, and perceived HIV/Aids stigma using parallel scales in Chennai, India
HIV/AIDS stigma can severely compromise the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) by reducing access and quality of care, adherence to therapy, and disclosure of HIV status, thereby potentially increasing transmission. The objective of this study was to develop and psychometrically test three parallel scales measuring self, experienced, and perceived stigma among PLHA (n=188) in Chennai, India. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), w…
The intersection between sex and drugs
Our finding of a 10-fold higher HIV prevalence among spouses of IDUs compared with general population women indicates their vulnerability; prevalence is likely to increase given the context of low condom use and frequent sexual violence. Prevention efforts directed at IDUs should also include programs for spouses
High Prevalence of Forced Sex Among Non-Brothel Based, Wine Shop Centered Sex Workers in Chennai, India
Two Sides of the Same Story
This qualitative study examines the role of alcohol in sexual risk among male migrant workers and female sex workers in two South Indian states. Most men reported using alcohol for increased energy and courage prior to their sexual experiences and to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Sex workers, on the other hand, often stated that they avoided alcohol prior to sex in order to stay alert and reduce the risk of violence. Both groups re…
Acceptability and adherence of a candidate microbicide gel among high-risk women in Africa and India
Vaginal microbicides currently under development are substances that may prevent the transmission of HIV. Qualitative, in-depth post-trial interview data from a Phase III clinical trial of 6% Cellulose Sulfate microbicide gel in two sites in Africa (Uganda and Benin) and two in India (Chennai and Bagalkot) were examined in order to better understand factors that influence microbicide acceptability and adherence in a clinical trial setting. Women …
Factors associated with the perpetration of sexual violence among wine-shop patrons in Chennai, India
Domestic Violence and Forced Sex Among the Urban Poor in South India
This article examined the prevalence of physical and sexual violence among 1,974 married women from 40 low-income communities in Chennai, India. The authors found a 99% and 75% lifetime prevalence of physical abuse and forced sex, respectively, whereas 65% of women experienced more than five episodes of physical abuse in the 3 months preceding the survey. Factors associated with violence after multivariate adjustment included elementary/middle sc…
Intimate partner violence is as important as client violence in increasing street-based female sex workers’ vulnerability to HIV in India
HIV/Aids Stigma
Exploring “Wine Shops” as a Venue for HIV Prevention Interventions in Urban India
A Social Cognitive Model of Health for HIV-Positive Adults Receiving Care in India
Living with HIV infection
Through interviews, we examined explanatory frameworks of living with HIV infection among 50 HIV-positive individuals (23 women, 27 men) receiving care at a non-governmental organization in Chennai, India. Results were analysed according to three sets of issues, all of which were found to differ by gender: causal beliefs about HIV, impact of HIV, and care/treatment of HIV. HIV-positive participants attributed their infection to biological, moral …
Sexual health promotion in Chennai, India
Communication about sex and sexual health is an important facilitator in gaining accurate knowledge about prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and promotion of sexual health. Understanding how and with whom communication about sex occurs and the nature of the information exchanged is valuable in designing sexual risk prevention interventions. In this study of low-income communities residents in Chennai, India, our aim was to underst…
Crossing the threshold
The objective of this study was to examine the pathways by which gender norms may influence marital violence in low‐income communities of Chennai, India. As part of a multisite international behavioural HIV intervention trial, 48 in‐depth interviews and 14 focus groups with men and women were conducted in two randomly selected low‐income communities within the city. Interviews were taped, transcribed, translated, coded and analysed to identify re…
Domestic Violence and Forced Sex Among the Urban Poor in South India
This article examined the prevalence of physical and sexual violence among 1,974 married women from 40 low-income communities in Chennai, India. The authors found a 99% and 75% lifetime prevalence of physical abuse and forced sex, respectively, whereas 65% of women experienced more than five episodes of physical abuse in the 3 months preceding the survey. Factors associated with violence after multivariate adjustment included elementary/middle sc…
Exploring “Wine Shops” as a Venue for HIV Prevention Interventions in Urban India
Factors associated with the perpetration of sexual violence among wine-shop patrons in Chennai, India
Crossing the threshold
The objective of this study was to examine the pathways by which gender norms may influence marital violence in low‐income communities of Chennai, India. As part of a multisite international behavioural HIV intervention trial, 48 in‐depth interviews and 14 focus groups with men and women were conducted in two randomly selected low‐income communities within the city. Interviews were taped, transcribed, translated, coded and analysed to identify re…
Sexual health promotion in Chennai, India
Communication about sex and sexual health is an important facilitator in gaining accurate knowledge about prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and promotion of sexual health. Understanding how and with whom communication about sex occurs and the nature of the information exchanged is valuable in designing sexual risk prevention interventions. In this study of low-income communities residents in Chennai, India, our aim was to underst…
A Social Cognitive Model of Health for HIV-Positive Adults Receiving Care in India
Living with HIV infection
Through interviews, we examined explanatory frameworks of living with HIV infection among 50 HIV-positive individuals (23 women, 27 men) receiving care at a non-governmental organization in Chennai, India. Results were analysed according to three sets of issues, all of which were found to differ by gender: causal beliefs about HIV, impact of HIV, and care/treatment of HIV. HIV-positive participants attributed their infection to biological, moral …
HIV/Aids Stigma
Exploring “Wine Shops” as a Venue for HIV Prevention Interventions in Urban India
Intimate partner violence is as important as client violence in increasing street-based female sex workers’ vulnerability to HIV in India
Domestic Violence and Forced Sex Among the Urban Poor in South India
This article examined the prevalence of physical and sexual violence among 1,974 married women from 40 low-income communities in Chennai, India. The authors found a 99% and 75% lifetime prevalence of physical abuse and forced sex, respectively, whereas 65% of women experienced more than five episodes of physical abuse in the 3 months preceding the survey. Factors associated with violence after multivariate adjustment included elementary/middle sc…
High Prevalence of Forced Sex Among Non-Brothel Based, Wine Shop Centered Sex Workers in Chennai, India
Two Sides of the Same Story
This qualitative study examines the role of alcohol in sexual risk among male migrant workers and female sex workers in two South Indian states. Most men reported using alcohol for increased energy and courage prior to their sexual experiences and to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Sex workers, on the other hand, often stated that they avoided alcohol prior to sex in order to stay alert and reduce the risk of violence. Both groups re…
Acceptability and adherence of a candidate microbicide gel among high-risk women in Africa and India
Vaginal microbicides currently under development are substances that may prevent the transmission of HIV. Qualitative, in-depth post-trial interview data from a Phase III clinical trial of 6% Cellulose Sulfate microbicide gel in two sites in Africa (Uganda and Benin) and two in India (Chennai and Bagalkot) were examined in order to better understand factors that influence microbicide acceptability and adherence in a clinical trial setting. Women …
Factors associated with the perpetration of sexual violence among wine-shop patrons in Chennai, India
The intersection between sex and drugs
Our finding of a 10-fold higher HIV prevalence among spouses of IDUs compared with general population women indicates their vulnerability; prevalence is likely to increase given the context of low condom use and frequent sexual violence. Prevention efforts directed at IDUs should also include programs for spouses
Measurement of self, experienced, and perceived HIV/Aids stigma using parallel scales in Chennai, India
HIV/AIDS stigma can severely compromise the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) by reducing access and quality of care, adherence to therapy, and disclosure of HIV status, thereby potentially increasing transmission. The objective of this study was to develop and psychometrically test three parallel scales measuring self, experienced, and perceived stigma among PLHA (n=188) in Chennai, India. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), w…
Medicine (14 works) · Environmental health (11 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (10 works) · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV (10 works) · Psychiatry (10 works) · Family medicine (9 works) · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (9 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Psychological intervention (8 works) · Sex work and related issues (8 works)