Predictors of Intimate Partner Violence in a Sample of Multiethnic Urban Young Adults

Acevedo, Bianca P.; Lowe, Sarah R.; Griffin, Kenneth W.; Botvin, Gilbert J.

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“…Compared with women who did not have any biological children, women with 3–4 biological children and those with ≥5 biological children were more likely to report experiencing any form of intimate partner violence. Several studies have consistently reported that the number of children in the home is a significant risk factor for IPV because having a child could amplify stress factors such as financial responsibilities that accompany having one [27–30]. In homes where IPV was already existing, having a child could put a strain on the relationship which increases the possibility of IPV [30].…”

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Intimate partner violence among HIV positive women in care - results from a national survey, Uganda 2016

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BackgroundWomen remain disproportionally affected by the HIV/ AIDS epidemic because of sociocultural factors including violence perpetrated by intimate partners. Among HIVpositive (HIV+) women, intimate partner violence (IPV) affects engagement in care and reproductive health outcomes. We analyzed data from a national survey to estimate the prevalence of IPV among HIV+ women in care and associated factors.MethodsThe study was conducted among 5198 HIV+ women in care. Data were collected on socio-demographic characteristics, self-reported couple HIV status, mutual HIV status disclosure and IPV. IPV was assessed by asking participants whether their current husband or partner ever hit, slapped, kicked or did anything to hurt them physically, and whether their current husband or partner ever physically forced them to have intercourse or perform any sexual acts against their will. Women who responded “yes” were classified as having ever experienced IPV. Modified Poisson regression was used to identify factors associated with experiencing IPV.ResultsOf 5198 HIV+ women, 1664 (32.1%) had ever experienced physical violence, 1466 (28.3%) had ever experienced sexual violence and 2290 (44.2%) had ever experienced any IPV. Compared with women in relationships where the woman and their male partner were of the same age, women in relationships where the partner was ≥1 year younger were more likely to ever experience IPV (Prevalence risk ratio [PRR] = 1.43, 95% Confidence Interval [95%CI]: 1.10–1.71), as were women in relationships where the partner was < 10 years older (PRR = 1.20, 95%CI: 1.00–1.43) or ≥ 10 years older (PRR = 1.31, 95%CI: 1.05–1.64). Compared with women who did not have biological children, women with 3–4 biological children were more likely to have ever experienced IPV (PRR = 1.27 95%CI: 1.00–1.59) as were those with ≥5 biological children (PRR = 1.34, 95%CI: 1.06–1.71). Compared with women in sero-concordant relationships, women in sero-discordant relationships were less likely to ever experience IPV (PRR = 0.87 95%CI: 0.78–0.98).ConclusionsIn Uganda, a high proportion of HIV+ women have ever experienced IPV. Experiencing IPV was associated with circumstances related to the intimate relationship between the woman and her male partner. Health care workers should screen HIV+ women in care for IPV and offer appropriate psychosocial assistance.

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“…In adulthood, expectations of the role of mother and wife – namely to maintain family harmony – make women more dependent on an intact marriage to preserve personal and family honor. Although having children was not associated with experiencing IPV in one study of women in rural Vietnam (Vung et al, 2008), motherhood is associated with a higher risk of violence against women in Cambodia, Malaysia, Uganda, and the United States (Acevedo, Lowe, Griffin, & Botvin, 2013; Awang & Hariharan, 2011; Kwagala, Wandera, Ndugga, & Kabagenyi, 2013; Yount & Carrera, 2006). In Vietnam and other countries, women tolerate violence to preserve family unity in their role as mothers (Garcia-Moreno et al, 2006; Schuler et al, 2006).…”

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Why Do Women Justify Violence Against Wives More Often Than Do Men in Vietnam?

Krause

Gordon-Roberts

VanderEnde

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J Interpers Violence

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Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) harms the health of women and their children. In Vietnam, 31% of women report lifetime exposure to physical IPV, and surprisingly, women justify physical IPV against wives more often than do men. Objective We compare men’s and women’s rates of finding good reason for wife hitting and assess whether differences in childhood experiences and resources and constraints in adulthood account for observed differences. Methods Probability samples of married men (N = 522) and women (N = 533) were surveyed in Vietnam. Ordered logit models assessed the proportional odds for women versus men of finding more “good reasons” to hit a wife (never, 1–3 situations, 4–6 situations). Results In all situations, women found good reason to hit a wife more often than did men. The unadjusted odds for women versus men of reporting more good reasons to hit a wife were 6.55 (95% CI 4.82 – 8.91). This gap disappeared in adjusted models that included significant interactions of gender with age, number of children ever born, and experience of physical IPV as an adult. Discussion Having children was associated with justifying wife hitting among women but not men. Exposure to IPV in adulthood was associated with justifying wife hitting among men but was negatively associated with justification of IPV among women. Further study of the gendered effects of resources and constraints in adulthood on attitudes about IPV against women will clarify women’s more frequent reporting than men’s that IPV against women is justified.

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“… 3 In some Arab countries, IPV is still not properly investigated despite its relatively high prevalence. 4 It is difficult to calculate the financial burden of IPV on the health system, 5 but some studies estimate the cost to be from 1.7 - 10 billion US$ per year in the US, 6 and approximately 400 million Swiss Francs in Switzerland. 7 Many risk factors are associated with IPV, such as young age, low socioeconomic status, marital conflicts, a past history of violence in childhood, alcohol and drug addictions, 1 , 6 disempowerment of women, stress, and jealousy.…”

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“…4 It is difficult to calculate the financial burden of IPV on the health system, 5 but some studies estimate the cost to be from 1.7 - 10 billion US$ per year in the US, 6 and approximately 400 million Swiss Francs in Switzerland. 7 Many risk factors are associated with IPV, such as young age, low socioeconomic status, marital conflicts, a past history of violence in childhood, alcohol and drug addictions, 1 , 6 disempowerment of women, stress, and jealousy. 1 Intimate partner violence is a significant public health issue that is associated with serious health outcomes, including depression, suicide attempts, and death.…”

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Prevalence of intimate partner violence and its associated risk factors among Saudi female patients attending the primary healthcare centers in Western Saudi Arabia

Alzahrani

Abaalkhail

Ramadan

2016

SMJ

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Objectives:To estimate the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) among female patients, age 18-60 years, attending primary health care centers (PHCCs) and to measure its determinants, and reporting behavior.Methods:A cross-sectional study design using validated, translated, and self-administered questionnaire among 497 Saudi female patients attending PHCCs in Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) from January to February 2015 was employed. A 2-stage probability sampling was adopted for selection of PHCCs in the first stage, and then participants in the second stage.Results:The estimated prevalence of IPV during the last year was 11.9%. Predictors of IPV related to abused women included divorced status and divorced parents; while those related to abusers (husbands) included widowed parents, exposure to violence in childhood, and alcohol or drugs addiction. Most of the abused wives (56%) talked regarding their IPV to their families, their husbands’ families (15.2%), or their friends (11.8%); while only a minority (3.3%) complained to the police or to a judge, and no one reported this to a family physician, or to women protection agency.Conclusion:One out of 10 women is a victim of IPV in Taif, KSA. Intimate partner violence is significantly associated with a number of victim and abuser-related psychosocial factors, the detection of which might help screening for individuals at risk.

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Predictors of Intimate Partner Violence in a Sample of Multiethnic Urban Young Adults

Cited by 25 publications

References 68 publications

Intimate partner violence among HIV positive women in care - results from a national survey, Uganda 2016

Intimate partner violence among HIV positive women in care - results from a national survey, Uganda 2016

Why Do Women Justify Violence Against Wives More Often Than Do Men in Vietnam?

Prevalence of intimate partner violence and its associated risk factors among Saudi female patients attending the primary healthcare centers in Western Saudi Arabia

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