Depression in Women Who Have Left Violent Relationships

Intimate partner violence (IPV) exposure has been associated with poor mental health outcomes for victims, but fewer studies have examined the unique contributions of emotional abuse to mental health. This study explored the contextual relationships between the type and frequency of IPV, community f...

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Veröffentlicht in:Violence against women 2016-10, Vol.22 (11), p.1397
Hauptverfasser: Estefan, Lianne Fuino, Coulter, Martha L, VandeWeerd, Carla
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Intimate partner violence (IPV) exposure has been associated with poor mental health outcomes for victims, but fewer studies have examined the unique contributions of emotional abuse to mental health. This study explored the contextual relationships between the type and frequency of IPV, community factors, and emotional health. Data were collected from a community-based IPV intervention program. Logistic regression found an increased likelihood of depression for respondents who experienced emotional abuse more than once per week (odds ratio [OR] = 4.864) and were worried about contact by the abuser (OR = 5.898). Results indicate the need for specific policy and practice attention to this issue.
ISSN:1077-8012
1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/1077801215624792