Danger in danger: Interpersonal violence during COVID-19 quarantine

Mazza, Marianna; Marano, Giuseppe; Lai, Carlo; Janiri, Luigi; Sani, Gabriele

doi:10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113046

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“…The psychological effects of the COVID-19 outbreak are still emerging and beginning to be known [ 1 , 2 ]. Among them, the psychological effects of the crisis, social distancing and social isolation measures (i.e., restrictive lockdowns) on children and their families constitute a great challenge in the field [ 3 , 7 ].…”

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“…A nationwide survey in China showed that almost 35% of the population experienced significant psychological distress, and a variety of psychological problems—i.e., anxiety and depression—were triggered by the current crisis [ 1 ]. In Western countries, evidence of emotional harm was also found during the acute period of the pandemic [ 2 ]. In this regard, the study and protection of mental health during the pandemic crisis emerges as one of the most important challenges for science, policy makers and administrations [ 3 ].…”

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Testing the Effects of COVID-19 Confinement in Spanish Children: The Role of Parents’ Distress, Emotional Problems and Specific Parenting

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López‐Romero

Domínguez-Álvarez

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The present study aimed to examine the effects of the Spanish confinement derived from the COVID-19 crisis on children and their families, accounting for child’s age. A range of child negative (e.g., conduct problems) and positive outcomes (e.g., routine maintenance) were examined, along with a set of parent-related variables, including resilience, perceived distress, emotional problems, parenting distress and specific parenting practices (e.g., structured or avoidant parenting), which were modeled through path analysis to better understand child adjustment. Data were collected in April 2020, with information for the present study provided by 940 (89.6%) mothers, 102 (9.7%) fathers and 7 (0.7%) different caregivers, who informed on 1049 Spanish children (50.4% girls) aged 3 to 12 years (Mage = 7.29; SD = 2.39). The results suggested that, according to parents’ information, most children did not show important changes in behavior, although some increasing rates were observed for both negative and positive outcomes. Child adjustment was influenced by a chain of effects, derived from parents’ perceived distress and emotional response to the COVID-19 crisis, via parenting distress and specific parenting practices. While parenting distress in particular triggered child negative outcomes, specific parenting practices were more closely related to child positive outcomes. These findings may help to better inform, for potential future outbreaks, effective guidelines and prevention programs aimed at promoting the child’s well-being in the family.

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Testing the Effects of COVID-19 Confinement in Spanish Children: The Role of Parents’ Distress, Emotional Problems and Specific Parenting

Romero

López‐Romero

Domínguez-Álvarez

et al. 2020

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“…Women belong to one of the most vulnerable communities to the COVID-19 pandemic [14][15][16][17][18]. While useful insights are available in the literature, there is a lack of evidence-based health solutions that can be applied to help women alleviate health issues they face amid COVID-19.…”

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“…Mounting evidence shows that women are among the hardest hit populations during the pandemic [14][15][16][17][18], especially non-white racial or ethnic communities such as black and Hispanic women [19,20]. A preliminary literature review indicates that factors in uencing women's increased vulnerability to COVID-19 can be grouped into ve primary contributors: (1) pronounced exposure to COVID-19, (2) issues related to women's reproductive health, (3) elevated domestic violence, (4) increased mental health challenges, and (5) lack of access to healthcare services.…”

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“…The other primary factors that contribute to women's pronounced vulnerability to COVID-19 are genderspeci c [29][30][31] and are rooted in the historical and cultural social power imbalances that result from being a patriarchal society, which disproportionately affects women, such as lower incomes and job loss and violence against women [18,32,33]. Research indicates that women's employment is 1.8 times more likely to be in jeopardy due to COVID-19 compared to men.…”

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Evidence-based health solutions for challenges women face during pandemics like COVID-19: A systematic review protocol

Wagers

Lopez

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Background One of the most vulnerable populations to COVID-19 is women. Multiple factors associated with violence against women (i.e. sexual assault, domestic violence, homelessness) create an increased vulnerability for women during the COVID pandemic. Women also constitute the majority of older nursing home residents and healthcare workers (e.g., nurses), who have the most pronounced exposure to COVID-19. These factors combined with resource restraints like rationing and lack of access to healthcare can further exacerbate women’s physical and psychological health issues. While literature has well-documented challenges that women face during COVID-19, there is a lack of evidence-based solutions that have the potential to mitigate these difficulties. Therefore, to address this issue, we aim to conduct a systematic review of the literature to: (1) identify interventions designed for women in the context of pandemics, (2) describe the characteristics and effects of these interventions concerning the distinctive traits of women and pandemics, and (3) present evidence-based health solutions for women to mitigate challenges they face amid and beyond COVID-19. Methods A systematic review of literature will be conducted on databases including PubMed, PsycINFO on the EBSCO platform, CINAHL on the EBSCO platform, and Scopus, based on a search strategy developed in consultation with an experienced medical librarian. Titles, abstracts, and full-text articles will be screened against eligibility criteria developed a priori. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses procedures will be adopted as the reporting framework, and data extracted (e.g., intervention details) will be evaluated by a multidisciplinary research team. Results NA for now—This is a protocol study. Conclusions Findings of this study will fill an important void in the literature. Considering that, in times of pandemic, women are especially subject to grim health disparities, like pronounced exposure to COVID-19, reproductive health issues, elevated domestic violence, increased mental health challenges, and lack of access to healthcare services, the need for evidence-based health solutions that could address these unique challenges is of paramount importance. A comprehensive understanding of the characteristics and effects of health solutions available to women in the context of pandemics can also help researchers identify areas of improvement regarding intervention design and development. This may further safeguard women’s health and wellbeing amid pandemics like COVID-19 and beyond. Study Protocol Registration: PROSPERO CRD42020194003

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The impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on Australian domestic and family violence services and their clients

Carrington

Morley

Warren

et al. 2021

Aust J Social Issues

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During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, reports emerged that lockdowns were increasing the prevalence of domestic and family violence (DFV) in Australia and across the world. The lockdowns and restrictions were necessary to contain the pandemic. However, leaders in the domestic family violence sector expressed concerns early during 2020 that these lockdowns would lead to the escalation of domestic and family violence. Calling it a shadow pandemic, the United Nations Secretary-General urged all governments to prioritise the prevention of violence against women in their national response plan for COVID-19. To gain some insight into the Australian context, a Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Centre for Justice research team conducted a nationwide survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on DFV services and their clients. Findings based on survey data from 362 participants from the DFV sector, including 1,507 qualitative responses, confirm the concerns raised early in the COVID-19 pandemic.This article provides an overview of the survey results,

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Danger in danger: Interpersonal violence during COVID-19 quarantine

Cited by 427 publications

References 13 publications

Testing the Effects of COVID-19 Confinement in Spanish Children: The Role of Parents’ Distress, Emotional Problems and Specific Parenting

Testing the Effects of COVID-19 Confinement in Spanish Children: The Role of Parents’ Distress, Emotional Problems and Specific Parenting

Evidence-based health solutions for challenges women face during pandemics like COVID-19: A systematic review protocol

The impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on Australian domestic and family violence services and their clients

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