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Published on: July 4, 2013
A case-control study of female-to-female nonintimate violence in an urban area
Nancy B Hirschinger1, Jeane Ann Grisso, Donald B Wallace
1Department of Criminal Justice, Widener University, Chester, PA 19103-5792, USA. nbh0300@mail.widener.edu
Objectives:
The aims of this study were to describe the characteristics surrounding female-to-female nonpartner violence and to identify independent factors associated with risk of female-to-female intentional injuries.
Methods:
A case-control investigation was conducted among women who resided in an urban, low-income community and presented for emergency department care for injuries inflicted by female nonpartners.
Results:
Women were typically victimized by women they knew (88%), in outdoor locations (60%), and in the presence of others (91%). Those found to be at risk for injury typically were young and socially active, used marijuana, and had experienced other kinds of violence.
Conclusions:
The present results showed that women injured by female nonpartners had limited resources, experienced disorder in their lives, and were the victims of violence within multiple relationships.
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