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Reproductive coercion is behavior, typically perpetrated by a partner, that interferes with autonomous reproductive decision making, often through pregnancy coercion and/or contraceptive interference. Existing literature suggests that reproductive coercion is associated with intimate partner violence in the general population and among college women. However, there is limited research regarding the prevalence and correlates of reproductive coercion in college populations, especially regarding interpersonal violence victimization other than intimate partner violence. To fill this gap in knowledge, this study investigated the relationship between reproductive coercion and multiple forms of interpersonal violence victimization (sexual harassment, sexual abuse, physical partner abuse, psychological partner abuse, stalking, bullying, and polyvictimization). We conducted a secondary analysis of anonymous survey data, which were collected in fall 2015 with college students at a large public university in the southeast United States. The analysis sample was limited to cisgender college students endorsing at least one sexual partner in the past year ( N = 431). Most (67.05%) participants indicated that they had experienced at least one form of interpersonal violence victimization, and 39.91% indicated that they had experienced polyvictimization. About 11% of the sample indicated that they had experienced reproductive coercion. Logistic regression analyses showed that reproductive coercion was associated with an increased likelihood of experiencing polyvictimization and all interpersonal violence victimization experiences except for physical partner abuse while controlling for demographic factors. Health providers, especially those working with college populations, could consider screening for reproductive coercion, to meet students’ reproductive health needs and uncover associated interpersonal violence victimization experiences.

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals experience intimate partner violence (IPV) at high rates, even bidirectionally, yet no studies to date have investigated IPV among LGBT individuals in Latin America. Thus, this study explored discrimination and IPV victimization and perpetration among LGBT individuals in Latin America. Participants (N = 99) were recruited for this online, cross-sectional survey via convenience sampling and completed measures of LGBT discrimination and lifetime IPV victimization and perpetration. Results indicated that 60.61% of the sample reported at least one form of IPV victimization at some point in their life, and 56.57% reported at least one form of perpetration. Psychological aggression was the

Reproductive health disparities in the Appalachian region may be driven by barriers to healthcare access. However, the barriers specific to accessing family planning services in Appalachia have not yet been identified from the perspectives of Appalachian community members. Moreover, it is unclear how community members might perceive elevated levels of opioid use in the region to impact family planning practices. To fill this gap in knowledge, the current qualitative study explored community perspectives about family planning in Appalachia in the context of the opioid epidemic for the purpose of developing a survey instrument based on these responses. We conducted three video call focus group interviews with community stakeholders, those who live, work and are invested in Appalachia (N = 16), and analyzed the responses using Levesque, Harris, and Russell’s (2013) five pillars of healthcare access as a framework to categorize family planning practices and perceptions of service needs in the context of regional substance abuse: (1) approachability, (2) acceptability, (3) availability and accommodation, (4) affordability, and (5) appropriateness. Subthemes within each of these five categories were also identified. Our findings highlight stakeholder concerns around a lack of knowledge about and access to family planning services in Appalachia. Community members also expressed concern around the lack of availability of substance use treatment services, which may negatively impact family planning use and access in the region.

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