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Published on: July 4, 2013
Interpersonal violence and women's psychological well-being
Isabel Montero1, Vicenta Escriba, Isabel Ruiz-Perez
1Department of Medicine, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain. isabel.montero@uv.es
Journal of Women'S Health (2002)
|January 27, 2011
Summary
Violence against women, including intimate partner violence (IPV) and non-IPV, significantly impacts women's health. Healthcare providers should screen for all forms of violence to improve patient care.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Women's Health
- Violence Studies
Background:
- Violence against women by non-intimate partners is understudied.
- This research examines the health effects of various interpersonal violence types.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) and non-IPV on women's health.
- To compare health outcomes across different violence exposure groups.
Main Methods:
- 10,815 adult women from Spanish primary healthcare services were surveyed.
- Participants were categorized by history of IPV, non-IPV, both, or no violence.
- Multivariable regression analyzed the association between violence history and health status.
Main Results:
- 32.7% of women reported lifetime violence.
- Violence history correlated with poor self-perceived health, psychological distress, somatic complaints, and medication use.
- Women experiencing both IPV and non-IPV showed significantly higher rates of distress, somatic complaints, and medication use.
Conclusions:
- Violence against women is prevalent and detrimentally affects health.
- Healthcare providers should assess for both IPV and non-IPV history.
- Integrating violence assessment into routine care can enhance clinical decisions and patient management.
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