scholarly journals Intimate partner violence and poor mental health among Thai women residing in Sweden

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 24991 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia Fernbrant ◽  
Maria Emmelin ◽  
Birgitta Essén ◽  
Per-Olof Östergren ◽  
Elizabeth Cantor-Graae
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Thai Women

Telling Medical Professionals About Victimization by Intimate Partner: Analysis of Women Surviving Intimate Partner Violence

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-136
Author(s):  
Tyrone C. Cheng ◽  
Celia C. Lo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Ethnic Minority ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Medical Services ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Medical Professionals

This study investigated factors in women’s disclosure of intimate partner violence (IPV) to medical professionals. Its sample of 3,226 women surviving IPV was extracted from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey public-use dataset, dated 2010. The dichotomous outcome variable was told medical professional about IPV. Explanatory variables were physical violence experienced in the past year, need for medical services for IPV, injury, fear, poor physical health, number of health problems, poor mental health, African American, Latina, other ethnic minority, education, family income, inability to afford seeing doctor, age, and being married. Logistic regression results showed likelihood of IPV disclosure increased with 31 or more physical IPV episodes in preceding year, needed medical services for IPV, IPV-related injury, 2 or more health problems, fear of partner, poor mental health, inability to afford seeing doctor, and age 55 and over. Disclosure likelihood was decreased by other ethnic minority and absence of high school graduation. Our findings support standardized protocols identifying recent IPV, IPV injury, and multiple health problems, along with corresponding response training for medical professionals. Our findings also support making victim advocates and behavioral health specialists available in medical facilities to address patients’ fears and mental health.

scholarly journals Experiences of Intimate Partner and Neighborhood Violence and Their Association With Mental Health in Pregnant Women

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 938-959 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Barcelona de Mendoza ◽  
Emily W. Harville ◽  
Jane Savage ◽  
Gloria Giarratano
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Cumulative Exposure ◽  
Neighborhood Violence ◽  
Probable Depression

Both intimate partner violence and neighborhood crime have been associated with worse mental health outcomes, but less is known about cumulative effects. This association was studied in a sample of pregnant women who were enrolled in a study of disaster exposure, prenatal care, and mental and physical health outcomes between 2010 and 2012. Women were interviewed about their exposure to intimate partner violence and perceptions of neighborhood safety, crime, and disorder. Main study outcomes included symptoms of poor mental health; including depression, pregnancy-specific anxiety (PA), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Logistic regression was used to examine predictors of mental health with adjustment for confounders. Women who experienced high levels of intimate partner violence and perceived neighborhood violence had increased odds of probable depression in individual models. Weighted high cumulative (intimate partner and neighborhood) experiences of violence were also associated with increased odds of having probable depression when compared with those with low violence. Weighed high cumulative violence was also associated with increased odds of PTSD. This study provides additional evidence that cumulative exposure to violence is associated with poorer mental health in pregnant women.

Sexual Violence as a Key Contributor to Poor Mental Health Among Japanese Women Subjected to Intimate Partner Violence

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 716-723 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomoko Honda ◽  
Karen Wynter ◽  
Jinko Yokota ◽  
Thach Tran ◽  
Yuri Ujiie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Japanese Women ◽  
Poor Mental Health

scholarly journals The prevalence and associated factors of adverse pregnancy outcomes among Afghan women in Iran; Findings from community-based survey

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. e0245007
Author(s):  
Omid Dadras ◽  
Takeo Nakayama ◽  
Masahiro Kihara ◽  
Masako Ono-Kihara ◽  
Seyedahmad Seyedalinaghi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnancy Outcomes ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes ◽  
Afghan Women ◽  
Adverse Pregnancy

Backgrounds An estimated 2.5 million Afghans are living in the Iran and almost half of them are young women at the childbearing ages. Although the evidence indicates lower rates of antenatal care and higher incidence of pregnancy complications in Afghan compared to Iranian women, the underlying reasons are not well defined. Therefore, in the present study, we aimed to explore the prevalence and associated sociodemographic factors of adverse pregnancy outcomes and examine the impact of intimate partner violence, food insecurity, poor mental health, and housing issues on pregnancy outcome in Afghan women living in Iran. Methods In July 2019, we enrolled 424 Afghan women aged 18–44 years old using the time-location sampling at three community health centers in the south region of Tehran province. The data was collected through face to face interviews using the researcher-developed questionnaire. Using bivariate and multivariate analysis, the impact of poor antenatal care, intimate partner violence, food insecurity, and poor mental health was assessed on the incidence of adverse pregnancy outcome. Results More than half (56.6%) of Afghan women reported at least one pregnancy complication in their recent pregnancy. The results showed that undocumented, illiterate, and unemployed Afghan women with lower socioeconomic status are more likely to experience adverse pregnancy outcomes. Furthermore, we observed lower prevalence of adverse pregnancy outcomes among documented immigrants with health insurance compared to those with no health insurance. It is also been found that the food insecurity [Adjusted OR = 3.35, 95% CI (1.34–8.36)], poor antenatal care [Adjusted OR = 10.50, 95% CI (5.40–20.39)], intimate partner violence [Adjusted OR = 2.72, 95% CI (1.10–6.77)], and poor mental health [Adjusted OR = 4.77, 95% CI (2.54–8.94)] could adversely impact the pregnancy outcome and we observed higher incidence of adverse outcomes among those suffering from these situations. Conclusion To our knowledge, this is the first study that explored the prevalence and associated factors of adverse pregnancy outcomes and the impact of intimate partner violence, food insecurity, poor mental health on pregnancy outcome among Afghan women in Iran. Enhancing the psychosocial support and empowering Afghan women through expanding the social network and safety net should be a priority for the central government and international parties. Psychological counseling should be incorporated into routine maternity care for Afghan refugees. Access to free antenatal care is a right for all Afghan women and it should be facilitated by universal health insurance for all Afghans regardless of their legal status.

scholarly journals Intimate Partner Violence and Mental Health: Sex-Disaggregated Associations Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Uganda

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052093850
Author(s):  
Flora Cohen ◽  
Ilana Seff ◽  
Fred Ssewamala ◽  
Timothy Opobo ◽  
Lindsay Stark
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Ipv Perpetration

Experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization have well-established associations with poor mental health. There is also burgeoning evidence regarding the association between IPV perpetration and mental health in a small number of countries. However, there is a paucity of data about the gendered differences for these IPV experiences within sub-Saharan African. This study examines the association between IPV victimization, perpetration, and mental health outcomes for male and female adolescents and young adults in Uganda. Data on IPV perpetration were available for a nationally representative sample of 1,373 males and 2,022 females in Uganda. Observations were weighted to be representative of 13- to 24-year-olds in Uganda. Study procedures used multivariate logistic regression models to examine associations between ever-perpetration of IPV and four self-reported mental health variables: severe sadness, feelings of worthlessness, suicide ideation, and alcohol abuse. Models controlled for age, marital status, schooling, and past exposure to violence. Models were sex-disaggregated to examine sex-specific associations. Standard errors were adjusted for sampling stratification and clustering. Data analysis showed that males were more than twice as likely as females to perpetrate IPV (14% vs. 6%, respectively; p < .001), while odds of perpetration for both sexes were higher for those ever experiencing IPV (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 12.12 for males; aOR=4.73 for females). Male perpetrators had 2.93 greater odds of experiencing suicidal ideation (95% confidence interval [CI]: [1.78, 4.82], p < .001) and increased drinking behaviors (2.21, 95% CI: [1.39, 3.50], p < .001) when compared with non-perpetrating males. In addition, female perpetrators had 2.59 times greater odds of suicidal ideation (95% CI: [1.34,4.99], p < .01), as compared with non-perpetrating females. Our findings among youth and adolescents demonstrated associated but different experiences for males and females. Findings indicate the importance of understanding the relationship between IPV victimization and perpetration, and addressing these correlates with a gender-sensitive perspective to inform policy and programming.

scholarly journals Psychiatric disorders associated with intimate partner violence and sexual violence in Thai women: Aresult from the Thai National Mental Health Survey

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. e000008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjaporn Panyayong ◽  
Nopporn Tantirangsee ◽  
Rudy R D Bogoian ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Psychiatric Disorders ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Physical Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Thai Women ◽  
The Past ◽  
Intimate Partner Physical Violence

BackgroundIntimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence (SV) occur commonly and are a violation of basic human rights. There are limited studies to date that examine the impact of IPV, SV and mental health outcomes in Thailand.AimsThe objective of the present study was to estimate the prevalence of intimate partner physical violence and IPV in Thai women and the association between these forms of violence and psychiatric disorders.MethodsThe present study used data from a national cross-sectional, population-based, household design survey. This study analysed data from 3009 female respondents above the age of 18 who were interviewed in person using the World Mental Health-Composite International Diagnostic Interview V.3.0 (WMH-CIDI 3.0). We estimated the lifetime and the 12-month period prevalence of IPV and SV, the lifetime and the past 12- month period correlation of IPV/SV with psychiatric disorders and the OR for psychiatric disorders associated with these types of violence.ResultsThere was only 5.2 % of the weighted sample that reported experiencing some form of violence, including reported rates of intimate partner physical violence of 3.5% and IPV of 2.0%. Women who had experienced IPV have a lifetime prevalence for common psychiatric disorders of 28.9%, for suicidal behaviours of 12.2% and for substance use disorders of 8.8%. Women who had experienced SV have a lifetime diagnoses for common psychiatric disorders of 21.4%, for suicidal behaviours of 16.5% and for substance use disorders of 19.4%. There was a statistically significant association between IPV/SV and being diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder during the past year and also during one’s lifetime.ConclusionThe association between IPV/SV and psychiatric disorders is significant; therefore, performing a formal assessment for a history of violence in psychiatric patients is often beneficial in refining the diagnosis and treatment.

scholarly journals The prevalence and associated factors of adverse pregnancy outcomes among Afghan women in Iran; findings from community-based survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omid Dadras ◽  
Takeo Nakayam ◽  
Masahiro Kihara ◽  
Masako Ono-Kihara ◽  
Seyedahmad Seyedalinaghi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnancy Outcomes ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes ◽  
Afghan Women ◽  
Adverse Pregnancy

AbstractBackgroundsAn estimated 2.5 million Afghans are living in the Iran and almost half of them are young women at the childbearing ages. Although the evidence indicates lower rates of antenatal care and higher incidence of pregnancy complications in Afghan compared to Iranian women, the underlying reasons are not well defined. Therefore, in the present study, we aimed to explore the prevalence and associated sociodemographic factors of adverse pregnancy outcomes and examine the impact of intimate partner violence, food insecurity, poor mental health, and housing issues on pregnancy outcome in Afghan women living in Iran.MethodsIn July 2019, we enrolled 424 Afghan women aged 18-44 years old using the time-location sampling at three community health centers in the south region of Tehran province. The data was collected through face to face interviews using the researcher-developed questionnaire. Using bivariate and multivariate analysis, the impact of poor antenatal care, intimate partner violence, food insecurity, and poor mental health was assessed on the incidence of adverse pregnancy outcome.ResultsMore than half (56.6%) of Afghan women reported at least one pregnancy complication in their recent pregnancy. The results showed that undocumented, illiterate, and unemployed Afghan women with lower socioeconomic status are more likely to experience adverse pregnancy outcomes. Furthermore, we observed lower prevalence of adverse pregnancy outcomes among documented immigrants with health insurance compared to those with no health insurance. It is also been found that the food insecurity [Adjusted OR = 3.35, 95% CI (1.34-8.36)], poor antenatal care [Adjusted OR = 10.50, 95% CI (5.40-20.39)], intimate partner violence [Adjusted OR = 2.72, 95% CI (1.10-6.77)], and poor mental health [Adjusted OR = 4.77, 95% CI (2.54-8.94)] could adversely impact the pregnancy outcome and we observed higher incidence of adverse outcomes among those suffering from these situations.ConclusionTo our knowledge, this is the first study that explored the prevalence and associated factors of adverse pregnancy outcomes and the impact of intimate partner violence, food insecurity, poor mental health on pregnancy outcome among Afghan women in Iran. Enhancing the psychosocial support and empowering Afghan women through expanding the social network and safety net should be a priority for the central government and international parties. Psychological counseling should be incorporated into routine maternity care for Afghan refugees. Access to free antenatal care is a right for all Afghan women and it should be facilitated by universal health insurance for all Afghans regardless of their legal status.

scholarly journals Examining Associations Between Strangulation and Depressive Symptoms in Women With Intimate Partner Violence Histories

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 1072-1087 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Mittal ◽  
Kathryn Resch ◽  
Corey Nichols-Hadeed ◽  
Jennifer Thompson Stone ◽  
Kelly Thevenet-Morrison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Family Court ◽  
Abused Women

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is associated with poor mental health outcomes among women. Studies on IPV and mental health show that experiencing more than one type of IPV often enhances women’s depression or depressive symptoms. However, most of these studies conceptualize IPV as physical, psychological, or sexual violence. Little is known about specific experiences of severe IPV, such as strangulation, that put victims at greater risk of lethality and serious injury and their association with women’s depression. This study examined associations between IPV, strangulation, and depression among women using secondary data collected for a randomized clinical trial testing an integrated HIV–IPV prevention intervention for abused women. Women were recruited from healthcare service delivery organizations, Department of Health and Human Services, and family court. Women (n = 175) completed assessments on IPV, strangulation, mental health, social support, and self-esteem. The majority reported strangulation (n = 103) and depressive symptoms (n = 101). Women who experienced strangulation also reported more severe physical (p < .001), sexual (p < .001), and psychological (p < .001) abuse. However, in multivariate logistic regression with sociodemographics, violence variables, and strangulation, none of these variables were associated with a higher risk for depressive symptoms. Social support had a protective effect on depressive symptoms. Findings suggest strangulation is prevalent among abused women seeking services, warranting screening, assessment, and referral in these settings.

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