Intimate Partner Violence Polyvictimization and Health Outcomes

Cho, Hyunkag; Kim, Woojong; Nelson, Abbie; Allen, Jennifer

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“…Polyvictimisation, with multiple forms of violence experienced, and multiple distinct acts of violence were the strongest predictors of symptoms of depression and anxiety in our study. This is supported by other recent studies which have shown that experiencing multiple forms of IPV can increase survivors' vulnerability to health sequelae such as headaches, chronic pain and sleep difficulties (94), as well as poor mental health (95,96). Cantu and colleagues found that when looking at cyber IPV, there was an additive effect of multiple types of cyber abuse on symptoms of depression, with people who experienced all three types of cyber abuse having a 2.15 unit increase in depression score after controlling for face-to-face IPV (20).…”

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The association between intimate partner violence type and mental health in migrant women living in Spain: findings from a cross-sectional study

Bentley,

Riutort-Mayol

2023

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionThe association between intimate partner violence (IPV) and mental health has been clearly established in the literature, however the differential associations between IPV type and mental health are less well understood, particularly in migrant groups who are at increased risk of both IPV and poor mental health. Under-studied and emerging forms of violence such as economic abuse and technology-facilitated abuse must be considered alongside more traditionally studied forms of IPV in order to fully understand the complex nature of violence. This study makes a novel contribution to the literature by assessing multiple forms of IPV including psychological, physical, sexual, economic and technology-facilitated IPV and their relationship with symptoms of depression and anxiety in migrant women, disaggregated by IPV type.MethodsA cross-sectional survey of migrant women living in the Valencian Community of Spain was conducted, to assess experiences of IPV and symptoms of mental health. Regression analysis from the Bayesian perspective was performed.Results1,998 women accessed the survey. They had an average age of 37, and came predominantly from Europe (49%), namely Western Europe, followed by Latin America (38%). The majority had been in Spain between 1 and 3 years, and 80% had resident status. A total of 1,156 responded to questions on violence and mental health. Results showed that the prevalence of IPV was high, with 59% of women reporting any experience of violence. Economic abuse was the most commonly reported form of violence, and showed the strongest relationship with symptoms of depression. Sexual violence was the strongest predictor of anxiety. In both cases, in the presence of violence, the odds of having more severe symptoms of depression and anxiety increases by over 2.25. Technology-facilitated abuse was as detrimental to women’s mental health as face-to-face violence.DiscussionThe findings from the study are relevant to researchers, policy-makers and service providers. They highlight the complex nature of IPV experiences faced by migrant women and the importance of understanding how different types of IPV can impact migrant mental health, in order to ensure survivors receive adequate care.

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The association between intimate partner violence type and mental health in migrant women living in Spain: findings from a cross-sectional study

Bentley,

Riutort-Mayol

2023

Front. Public Health

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“…IPV survivors often experience negative physical, and emotional impacts, such as acute illnesses like respiratory and urinary tract problems, and chronic disorders like migraines and gastrointestinal diseases [ 8 ]. It has been found that women who have experienced IPV are more likely to have poor health such as overweight, substance abuse and eating disorders [ 9 ]. In addition to physical health, IPV survivors often report negative mental health outcomes.…”

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“…Their results showed a correlation between the intensity of IPV experienced and a subsequent deterioration in mental health status. Cho et al, [ 9 ] analyzed the relationship between physical health outcomes and IPV using the NISVS, with no in-depth exploration of mental health conditions. Similarly, Alroy et al, [ 19 ] used New York City Community Health Survey data to analyze the prevalence of IPV, health status and behaviors, which found that adults who had experienced psychosocial IPV had a higher prevalence of not getting the treatment they needed for their mental health problems and perceived poorer health status.…”

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The association between psychological distress, abusive experiences, and help-seeking among people with intimate partner violence

Zhang,

Wong,

Constantino

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious public health problem associated with countless adverse physical and mental health outcomes. It places an enormous economic and public health burden on communities. The aim of this study was to examine the associations between psychological states (such as depression or hopeless) and help-seeking experiences of IPV survivors after experiencing IPV, based on the Allegheny County Health Survey (ACHS). Methods Data from 2015 to 2016 Allegheny County Health Survey with N = 8,012 adults were analyzed. The 6-item version of the Kessler Psychological Stress Scale, located in Module 11 of the ACHS questionnaire, was used to measure psychological stress in participants. Module 12 of the ACHS questionnaire collected information on participants’ experiences of intimate partner violence and help-seeking in the past 12 months. Descriptive statistical analysis, Pearson’s chi-square or two sample independent t-tests statistical analysis, and multivariate binary logistic regression models were used to analyze the relationship between IPV experience and psychological distress. Results A total of 212 of the 8,012 participants had IPV experience, with age, marital status, education, income, and race significantly different from those without IPV experience. The psychological stress of participants feeling hopeless (OR = 2.02, 95% CI = 1.37–2.99), restless or fidgety (OR = 1.83, 95% CI = 1.27–2.65), perceiving everything was an effort (OR = 1.55, 95% CI = 1.08–2.22) and worthless (OR = 1.49, 95% CI = 1.01–2.20) was associated with the IPV experience. Help-seeking behaviors of IPV survivors were associated with psychological distress, such as hopelessness (OR = 6.71, 95% CI = 1.38–32.60). Conclusions This study explored the association between IPV experience, help-seeking and psychological distress, and the need to expand community support. It is necessary to implement targeted interventions, enhance training of professionals, and promote the identification of early IPV cases as well as collaboration between healthcare and social support departments to reduce the occurrence of IPV or psychological distress following IPV.

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The Role of the MeToo Route in Improving the Health of Gender-Based Violence and Isolating Gender Violence Survivors

Cañaveras,

Burgués-Freitas,

Joanpere

2024

Healthcare

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Background/Objectives: The scientific literature has provided evidence on the negative health effects experienced by those who suffer gender-based violence (GBV) and isolating gender violence (IGV), the latter being a form of retaliation against those who support GBV victims. However, less attention has been paid to the potential health improvements following the initial support received by victims. Methods: This study examines the positive health outcomes among survivors of GBV and IGV after they engaged with the “MeToo route,” an initiative of the MeToo movement aimed at raising awareness about gender violence and fostering solidarity through support networks that traveled through 13 Spanish universities through more than 20 events in September 2022. Results: Using communicative methodology, survivors shared how their health, previously harmed by their experiences of violence, improved as a result of the support provided after knowing the MeToo support network. Conclusions: The findings highlight the crucial role of solidarity networks in alleviating the health impacts of GBV and IGV and underscore the importance of effective support systems for recovery.

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Intimate Partner Violence Polyvictimization and Health Outcomes

Cited by 3 publications

References 42 publications

The association between intimate partner violence type and mental health in migrant women living in Spain: findings from a cross-sectional study

The association between intimate partner violence type and mental health in migrant women living in Spain: findings from a cross-sectional study

The association between psychological distress, abusive experiences, and help-seeking among people with intimate partner violence

The Role of the MeToo Route in Improving the Health of Gender-Based Violence and Isolating Gender Violence Survivors

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