Prevalence and risk of violence against adults with disabilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Hughes, Karen; Bellis, Mark A; Jones, Lisa; Wood, Sara; Bates, Geoff; Eckley, Lindsay; McCoy, Ellie; Mikton, Christopher; Shakespeare, Tom; Officer, Alana

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(11)61851-5

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“…Evidence suggests that victims of IPV carry a higher burden of mental health problems, in particular CMD, as compared to those who have not experienced IPV (Howard et al, 2014;Howard et al, 2010;Hughes et al, 2012). A recent systematic review including 41 studies, reported a higher risk of experiencing IPV in women with depressive disorders (OR ¼ 2.77; 95% CI ¼ 1.96-3.92), anxiety disorders (OR ¼ 4.08; 95% CI ¼ 2.39-6.97), and PTSD (OR ¼ 7.34; 95% CI ¼ 4.50-11.98), as compared to women without mental disorders (Trevillion, Oram, Feder, & Howard, 2012).…”

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Intimate partner violence, HIV, and mental health: a triple epidemic of global proportions

Mitchell

Wight

Heerden

et al. 2016

International Review of Psychiatry

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global health problem of epidemic proportions, affecting a third of women across the globe and as many as 60% in heavily affected regions of Africa. There is strong evidence that risk of IPV is heightened in HIV-infected women, and emerging evidence linking experiencing IPV and/or HIV to a higher likelihood of experiencing mental health problems. This triple burden makes women in Africa, living in the epicentre of HIV, all the more vulnerable. In this synthesis, this study reviewed literature pertaining to the overlap of IPV, HIV, and mental health problems. It presents a series of geographical maps illustrating the heavy burden of IPV and HIV globally, and how these coincide with a growing prevalence of mental health problems in Africa. Furthermore, it presents evidence on: the association between IPV and HIV, shared risk factors, and health consequences. This synthesis sheds light on the fact that $30% of women are affected by these three burdens concurrently, and the need for intervention is essential. Promising large scale interventions which have taken place in Africa are described, and evidence is presented in support of integrated versus targeted screening. ARTICLE HISTORY

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Intimate partner violence, HIV, and mental health: a triple epidemic of global proportions

Mitchell

Wight

Heerden

et al. 2016

International Review of Psychiatry

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“…For analysis purposes, diagnoses 4 to 6 were grouped and considered as reference, because these are not the main diagnoses in this kind of mental service. Among people with disabilities, those with mental disorders are more vulnerable and suffer proportionately more physical violence than people who have only intellectual impairments or other disabilities 15 .…”

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Physical violence against patients with mental disorders in Brazil: sex differences in a cross-sectional study

Oliveira¹,

Machado²,

Guimarães³

2013

Rev. psiquiatr. clín.

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“…The risk is also heightened among men with disabilities [16]. The risk of victimization is much higher among disabled adults, with a particularly high risk for children with disabilities and for those adults with a mental health disability [17]. Disabled women reported the same kinds of violence as their non-disabled counterparts did, but specific forms of violence exist relating to their injuries and to institutional forms of violence by their carers or assistants [18].…”

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Developing Better Services for Intimate Partner Violence: Hearing the Voice of Disabled People

Piippo¹

2017

JHS

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This article deals with collaborative development work between the public sector and the third sectorin an area of Southern Savo, Finland, from the perspective of disabled victims. The purpose was to create structures for IPV (intimate partner violence) work, developing professionals' skills in both tackling IPV and service-user involvement. Five NGOs (non-governmental organizations) for disabled people were involved. Professionals were trained to ask about IPV and to gainamore in-depth understanding of the issue (including thespecial features relating to disabled people) andof how to intervene. Care pathways, linking both basic and special services, were also modeled. A permanent and regional NEIPV (Network of Excellence in IPV) was established and is coordinated by both the public and third sectors, including Experts by Experience. Strong basic structures and care pathways are needed so that the special needs of disabled people can be recognized. Raising awareness of violence, routine enquiries modified according to the needs of organizations, and simple care pathways are needed-both in the public sector and for NGOs representing the disabled. Information gained through training will not necessarily be transferred into direct practice without a strong commitment from the managerial level. Establishing organizational guidelines is necessary. This will also promote professionals' openness toward user knowledge.

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Prevalence and risk of violence against adults with disabilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Abstract: WHO Department of Violence and Injury Prevention and Disability.

Cited by 500 publications

References 30 publications

Intimate partner violence, HIV, and mental health: a triple epidemic of global proportions

Intimate partner violence, HIV, and mental health: a triple epidemic of global proportions

Physical violence against patients with mental disorders in Brazil: sex differences in a cross-sectional study

Developing Better Services for Intimate Partner Violence: Hearing the Voice of Disabled People

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