They also believe that physical abuse by their partners is normal. These are some of the findings of a study conducted by the Microbicides Trial Network announced at the HIV Research for Prevention Conference underway in the US city of Chicago.

The study, named ASPIRE, looked at whether a vaginal ring containing an anti-retroviral, dapivirine, is safe and effective in protecting women against HIV infection, when used for a month. 

Thabile Mbhele reports from Chicago…

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