Table 1: Sociodemographic, assault, and service use characteristics of women sexually assaulted by a current or former intimate partner, by receipt of HIV PEP counseling (n=136).

Variable HIV PEP Counseling,
n = 58
n (%)
No HIV PEP Counseling,
n = 78
n (%)
P-value
Sociodemographic Characteristics
Age 0.007
        12 – 24 35 (61.4) 28 (36.4)
        ≥ 25 22 (38.6) 49 (63.6)
Marital Status 0.009
        Single 41 (71.9) 35 (45.5)
        Separated, divorced, or widowed 6 (10.5) 15 (19.5)
        Married, common-law, or co-habiting 10 (17.5) 27 (35.1)
Disability 11 (19.0) 15 (19.2) 1.000
Unemployed 15 (26.8) 35 (47.3) 0.023
Student 25 (44.6) 19 (25.7) 0.038
Assault Characteristics
Physical Injuries 23 (40.4) 41 (58.6) 0.062
Vaginal Penetration with Penis 49 (84.5) 49 (62.8) 0.010
Anal Penetration with Penis 12 (20.7) 12 (15.4) 0.565
Service Use
Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Completion 47 (81.0) 31 (39.7) <0.001
Assessment/Documentation of Injuries 54 (93.1) 66 (84.6) 0.211
Anal Examination 20 (34.5) 13 (16.7) 0.028
Vaginal Examination with Speculum 40 (69.0) 22 (28.6) <0.001
Medical Care or Treatment 49 (84.5) 54 (69.2) 0.064
Prophylaxis for Sexually Transmitted Infections 43 (74.1) 28 (35.9) <0.001
Prophylaxis for Pregnancy 36 (62.1) 17 (22.8) <0.001
Crisis Counseling 41 (70.7) 51 (65.4) 0.639
Risk Assessment 36 (62.1) 38 (48.7) 0.170
Safety Planning 38 (65.5) 53 (67.9) 0.909
Referral to On-Site Follow-Up Care 50 (86.2) 53 (67.9) 0.024