Risk Recognition and Intimate Partner Violence

Witte, Tricia H.; Kendra, Rachel

doi:10.1177/0886260509354880

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“…Studies indicate that there is increased risk when violence is considered a natural response or its use is acceptable or justified in ‘correcting’ other people [36]. …”

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Violence against women by male partners and against children within the family: prevalence, associated factors, and intergenerational transmission in Romania, a cross-sectional study

Rada

2014

BMC Public Health

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BackgroundDomestic violence is a public health problem with negative consequences. We aimed to determine the prevalence of violence between parents and by parents against children, types of intimate partner violence against women, the intergenerational transmission of violence, and to identify a profile of beliefs and judgements regarding violent behaviour.MethodsThe data used for this article were sourced from three cross-sectional studies performed in Romania in 2009–2011. We sampled 869 respondents (male and female) with a homogenous distribution between environment, gender, educational level, and age group (18 to 75). From a 96-item questionnaire regarding family and reproductive health, this article refers to four items: (1) feelings relating to the family in which they were raised; (2) whether they witnessed violence between parents or were victims of violence by parents or other family members during childhood or the teenage years; (3) opinions relating to 10 statements on violence from Maudsley Violence Questionnaire; (4) the manifestation of psychological, emotional, and sexual abuse from the partner in the family of procreation (FOP). The data were analysed by Pearson chi-square tests and latent class analysis.ResultsDuring childhood, 35% of respondents witnessed parental violence and 53.7% were victims of family violence. Psychological abuse by men against women was the most common type of violence reported in the FOP (45.1%). Violence in childhood and adolescence correlated with the perception of the family of origin as a hostile environment and of violence against women as a corrective measure, and that insults, swearing, and humiliation by their partner within the FOP is acceptable (p < 0.05). A profile of beliefs and judgements about violent behaviour indicated that the Impulsive reactive cluster is represented by men in rural areas, and by subjects who witnessed parental violence or were victims of violence during childhood (p < 0.001).ConclusionsIn Romania, the use of violence as a form of discipline or instruction of children and women remains a significant problem, with a higher rate of intimate partner violence than in other developed countries. Furthermore, implementing intervention mechanisms for psychological abuse is urgently required, as are education and intervention in high-risk populations.

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“…Studies indicate that there is increased risk when violence is considered a natural response or its use is acceptable or justified in ‘correcting’ other people [36]. …”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Violence against women by male partners and against children within the family: prevalence, associated factors, and intergenerational transmission in Romania, a cross-sectional study

Rada

2014

BMC Public Health

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“…Yet some research on risk perception has generated counter-intuitive results. For example, multiple studies demonstrate low HIV risk perception among sex workers (Malta, Monteiro, & Lima, et al, 2008; Thakor, Kosambiya, & Desal, 2010; Ankomah, et al, 2011) and among women who have experienced IPV (Witte & Kendra, 2010; Corneli, McKenna, & Headley, et al, 2014). In a predominantly Black study population, Khawcharoenporn et al found that high-risk participants had no or low risk perception and demonstrated inconsistent condom use, despite knowledge of STI risks.…”

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Predictors of HIV-related risk perception and PrEP acceptability among young adult female family planning patients

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HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) presents new opportunities for HIV prevention. While women comprise approximately 20% of new HIV infections in the US, significant questions remain about how to most effectively facilitate PrEP uptake for this population. Family planning clinics are a dominant source of health care for young women and support an estimated 4.5 million women annually. We explore characteristics associated with HIV risk perception and PrEP acceptability among young adult women seeking reproductive health services in a high-prevalence setting. A cross-sectional, clinic-based survey was conducted with women ages 18–35 (n=146) seeking health care at two family planning clinics in the greater Baltimore, Maryland area, from January to April, 2014. An estimated 22% of women reported being worried about HIV risk, and 60% reported they would consider taking a pill daily to prevent HIV. In adjusted models, HIV-related worry was associated with having no college education, being single or dating more than one person, practicing consistent condom use during vaginal sex, and having ever traded sex. PrEP acceptability was significantly associated with being Black (71% vs. 49%, AOR 2.23, CI: 1.89–2.64) and having ever traded sex (83% vs. 58%, AOR 4.94, CI: 2.00–12.22). For women with a history of intimate partner violence (IPV), PrEP acceptability was significantly lower (57% vs. 62%, AOR .71, CI: .59–.85) relative to their non-abused counterparts. Results suggest that family planning clinics may be a natural setting for PrEP discussion and roll-out. They should be considered in the context of integrating HIV prevention with reproductive health services. Women with a trauma history may need additional support for implementing HIV prevention in the form of PrEP.

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“…Perhaps there are some cases where habituation to violent situations hinders the victim from discerning whether or not their life is truly in danger. Witte and Kendra (2010) found victims of IPV were less likely to recognize the danger involved in a video vignette compared to non-victims. We should question abused women's ability to detect danger because this ability has major consequences for their health and wellbeing.…”

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Acts of Intimate Partner Violence and Feelings of Danger in Battered Women Seeking Help in a Spanish Specialized Care Unit

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Acts of violence recounted by 161 female victims of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) attended at a psychological care service in Spain are presented. The relationship between acts of violence and feelings of danger, childhood abuse, and dyadic adjustment are analyzed. Reported acts of IPV were obtained through a Semi-structured Interview on Domestic Violence; and marital satisfaction was assessed with the Dyadic Adjustment Scale. The results showed women who have felt their lives were in danger are more likely to have been victimized. In addition, women who were both abused by their partner and sexually abuse as children are the ones that perceive more situations of danger in their adult couple relationship. The importance of studying perceived danger and the diversity of IPV experiences are discussed to aid prevention and intervention strategies.

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Risk Recognition and Intimate Partner Violence

Cited by 23 publications

References 48 publications

Violence against women by male partners and against children within the family: prevalence, associated factors, and intergenerational transmission in Romania, a cross-sectional study

Violence against women by male partners and against children within the family: prevalence, associated factors, and intergenerational transmission in Romania, a cross-sectional study

Predictors of HIV-related risk perception and PrEP acceptability among young adult female family planning patients

Acts of Intimate Partner Violence and Feelings of Danger in Battered Women Seeking Help in a Spanish Specialized Care Unit

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