Stages of change as a correlate of mental health symptoms in abused, low-income African American women

Edwards, Tiffany; Houry, Debra; Kemball, Robin S.; Harp, Sharon E.; McNutt, Louise‐Anne; Straus, Helen; Rhodes, Karin V.; Cerulli, Catherine; Kaslow, Nadine J.

doi:10.1002/jclp.20310

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“…They are consistent with prior studies demonstrating the significance of the change process for abused women (Chang et al, 2006; Edwards et al, 2006). Moreover, research demonstrates that stage in the change process predicts outcomes in perpetrators of IPV (Alexander & Morris, 2008; Eckhardt, Babcock, & Homack, 2004).…”

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Effects of a culturally informed intervention on abused, suicidal African American women.

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Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology

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Background This study examined 1) the relative efficacy of a culturally-sensitive empowerment group intervention (Nia) aimed at increasing three protective factors—self-esteem, hopefulness, and effectiveness of obtaining resources—versus treatment as usual (TAU) for low-income, abused African American women who recently had attempted suicide and 2) the impact of participants’ readiness to change with regard to their abusive relationship and suicidal behavior on their levels of each protective factor in the two conditions. Methods The sample included 89 African American women who reported intimate partner violence (IPV) exposure and a recent suicide attempt. Results Multivariate general linear modeling revealed that those in Nia showed greater improvements in self-esteem, but not in hopefulness or effectiveness of obtaining resources. However, significant interactions emerged in which participants that were “less ready to change” (i.e., earlier in the stages of change process) their IPV situation and suicidal behavior endorsed greater levels of hopefulness and perceived effectiveness of obtaining resources, respectively, following Nia. Conclusion Findings suggest that abused, suicidal African American women who are more reluctant initially to changing their abusive situation and suicidal behavior may benefit from even a brief, culturally-informed intervention.

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confidence: 91%

Effects of a culturally informed intervention on abused, suicidal African American women.

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Snead³

et al. 2015

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“…These findings support and build upon prior studies that have suggested a link between PTSD symptoms and women being trapped in dangerous abusive relationships (Edwards et al, 2006; Perez Johnson, 2008). PTSD symptoms may develop due to “chronic traumatization” or “repeated exposure to traumatic stressors (e.g., serious physical assault, psychological abuse in the form of threats) within the same overall context over time (Kaysen, Resick, Wise, 2003; p.247).…”

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Factors Associated With Increased Risk for Lethal Violence in Intimate Partner Relationships Among Ethnically Diverse Black Women

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The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with increased risk for lethal violence among ethnically diverse Black women in Baltimore, Maryland (MD) and the US Virgin Islands (USVI). Women with abuse experiences (n=456) were recruited from primary care, prenatal or family planning clinics in Baltimore, MD and St. Thomas and St. Croix, USVI. Logistic regression was used to examine factors associated with the risk for lethal violence among abused women. Factors independently related to increased risk of lethal violence included fear of abusive partners, PTSD symptoms, and use of legal resources. These factors must be considered in assessing safety needs of Black women in abusive relationships.

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“…The TTM was originally developed as a general model for understanding behavioural change (Prochaska and Velicer 1997) but has recently been applied to family violence research (Catallo, et al 2012;Edwards et al 2006). It offers valuable insight into understanding the behaviour of victims and perpetrators of family violence.…”

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Service Contacts Proximate to Intimate Partner Homicides in Victoria

2015

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This study examined the frequency, nature and proximity of service contacts among victims and perpetrators of intimate partner homicide in Victoria, Australia. A retrospective review was conducted of coroner's records of 120 intimate partner homicides for the period 2000-2008. In 91 (75.8 %) of the cases, one or both parties had contact with a service in the 12 months preceding the homicide. The justice system was the most frequent point of contact among both parties, and the healthcare system was often the first and preferred point of contact for victims and perpetrators when seeking assistance individually. Overall, perpetrators were more likely to have contact with a service than victims, and the majority of all service contacts occurred within 1 month of the homicide. This paper outlines the prevention opportunities that exist within the service system and highlights the importance of interventions and treatments directed at perpetrators of family violence.

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Stages of change as a correlate of mental health symptoms in abused, low-income African American women

Cited by 23 publications

References 57 publications

Effects of a culturally informed intervention on abused, suicidal African American women.

Effects of a culturally informed intervention on abused, suicidal African American women.

Factors Associated With Increased Risk for Lethal Violence in Intimate Partner Relationships Among Ethnically Diverse Black Women

Service Contacts Proximate to Intimate Partner Homicides in Victoria

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