Mental and Physical Health and Intimate Partner Violence against Women: A Review of the Literature

Dillon, Gina; Hussain, Rafat; Loxton, Deborah; Rahman, Saifur

doi:10.1155/2013/313909

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“…Intimate partner violence (IPV), also known as domestic violence, has serious health and mental health consequences for women (Bhandari et al 2006;Dillon et al 2013;Lagdon, Armour, and Stringer 2014;Mechanic, Weaver, and Resick 2008;Wu, Huff, and Bhandari 2010). Women who experience IPV require more health care resources compared to those who do not experience IPV (Rivara et al 2007).…”

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A scoping review of intimate partner violence educational programs for health care professionals

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Background: Multiple intimate partner violence (IPV) educational programs have been developed for health care professionals (HCPs); however, program content and effectiveness vary substantially. The purpose of this scoping review was to identify and synthesize the literature evaluating IPV education programs for HCPs to identify key areas for potential evidence-based recommendations and focus future research priorities. Methods: We conducted a systematic literature search using broad eligibility criteria to identify studies published between January 2000 and July 2015 that evaluated the effectiveness of IPV education programs in health care settings. All potentially eligible references were screened independently by two reviewers. Data extraction was completed independently by two reviewers for all eligible studies. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize all data. Results: We identified 65 eligible studies, 55% of which reported positive program effectiveness. Effective programs often reported the use of online training components, delivery by an IPV educator/ expert or physician/surgeon, the inclusion of a treatment protocol and resources for patients and HCPs, and included more than five training sessions lasting no more than one hours each.Conclusions: Our results demonstrate that IPV educational programs are heterogeneous and that a wide variety of methodologies have been used to evaluate their effectiveness.

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“…[1][2][3][4][5] The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening women of childbearing age for current IPV experiences, as early intervention can mitigate the health impact of IPV. 6 These services are among the essential preventive services for women's health identified by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), 7 and are covered by health plans without costsharing under the Affordable Care Act.…”

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Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence among Women Veterans who Utilize Veterans Health Administration Primary Care

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OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this study were to identify the prevalence of past-year intimate partner violence (IPV) among women Veterans utilizing Veterans Health Administration (VHA) primary care, and to document associated demographic, military, and primary care characteristics. DESIGN: This was a retrospective cohort design, where participants completed a telephone survey in 2012 (84% participation rate); responses were linked to VHA administrative data for utilization in the year prior to the survey. PARTICIPANTS: A national stratified random sample of 6,287 women Veteran VHA primary care users participated in the study. MAIN MEASURES: Past-year IPV was assessed using the HARK screening tool. Self-report items and scales assessed demographic and military characteristics. Primary care characteristics were assessed via selfreport and VHA administrative data. KEY RESULTS: The prevalence of past-year IPV among women Veterans was 18.5% (se = 0.5%), with higher rates (22.2% -25.5%) among women up to age 55. Other demographic correlates included indicators of economic hardship, lesbian or bisexual orientation, and being a parent/ guardian of a child less than 18 years old. Military correlates included service during Vietnam to post-Vietnam eras, less than 10 years of service, and experiences of Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Most (77.3%, se = 1.2%) women who experienced IPV identified a VHA provider as their usual provider. Compared with women who did not report past-year IPV, women who reported IPV had more primary care visits, yet experienced lower continuity of care across providers. CONCLUSIONS: The high prevalence of past-year IPV among women beyond childbearing years, the majority of whom primarily rely on VHA as a source of health care, reinforces the importance of screening all women for IPV in VHA primary care settings. Key considerations for service implementation include sensitivity with respect to sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and other aspects of diversity, as well as care coordination and linkages with social services and MST-related care.

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“…Consequences of victimization for partners include health problems such as chronic pain, gastrointestinal problems, and gynecological problems (Lawrence, Orengo-Aguayo, Langer, & Brock, 2012;Lown & Vega, 2001) as well as physical injuries such as cuts and bruises, broken bones, and concussions (Lawrence et al, 2012;Sutherland, Bybee, & Sullivan, 2002). Psychological sequelae are also commonly experienced by victims and can include depression, anxiety, stress, posttraumatic stress, substance abuse, and suicidality (Dillon, Hussain, Loxton, & Rahman 2013;Golding, 1999;Lawrence et al, 2012;World Health Organization, 2013). Children and adolescents who witness partner violence are at increased risk for problems related to anxiety, depression, and aggression (MacDonell, 2012).…”

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Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programs: A Proposal for Evidence-Based Standards in the United States

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In the United States, the judicial system response to violence between intimate partners, or intimate partner violence (IPV), typically mandates that adjudicated perpetrators complete a batterer intervention program (BIP). The social science data has found that these programs, on the whole, are only minimally effective in reducing rates of IPV. The authors examined the social science literature on the characteristics and efficacy of BIPs. More than 400 studies were considered, including a sweeping, recently conducted survey of BIP directors across the United States and Canada. Results of this review indicate that the limitations of BIPs are due, in large part, to the limitations of current state standards regulating these programs and, furthermore, that these standards are not grounded in the body of empirical research evidence or best practices. The authors, all of whom have considerable expertise in the area of domestic violence perpetrator treatment, conducted an exhaustive investigation of the following key intervention areas: overall effectiveness of BIPs; length of treatment/length of group sessions; number of group participants and number of facilitators; group format and curriculum; assessment protocol and instruments; victim contact; modality of treatment; differential treatment; working with female perpetrators; working with perpetrators in racial and ethnic minority groups; working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) perpetrators; perpetrator treatment and practitioner–client relationships; and required practitioner education and training. Recommendations for evidence-based national BIP standards were made based on findings from this review.

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Mental and Physical Health and Intimate Partner Violence against Women: A Review of the Literature

Cited by 640 publications

References 72 publications

A scoping review of intimate partner violence educational programs for health care professionals

A scoping review of intimate partner violence educational programs for health care professionals

Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence among Women Veterans who Utilize Veterans Health Administration Primary Care

Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programs: A Proposal for Evidence-Based Standards in the United States

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