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Monika Mitra1, Vera E Mouradian, Marci Diamond
1Center for Health Policy and Research, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Shrewsbury, 01545, USA. monika.mitra@umassmed.edu
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|October 21, 2011
Summary
Men with disabilities face a significantly higher risk of sexual violence victimization. This study found they were over four times more likely to experience sexual violence compared to men without disabilities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Previous research indicates high rates of sexual violence against women with disabilities.
- Population-based data on sexual violence victimization among men with disabilities is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of lifetime and past-year sexual violence victimization in men with disabilities.
- To compare victimization rates among men with disabilities to men without disabilities and women with/without disabilities.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the Massachusetts Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (2005-2009).
- Utilized bivariate and multivariate logistic regression for statistical analysis.
Main Results:
- Men with disabilities were over four times more likely to report lifetime and past-year sexual violence victimization than men without disabilities.
- Prevalence of lifetime sexual violence victimization: 13.9% (men with disabilities) vs. 3.7% (men without disabilities).
- Women with disabilities reported higher lifetime victimization (26.6%) compared to women without disabilities (12.4%).
Conclusions:
- Men with disabilities experience a disproportionately high risk of sexual violence.
- Findings highlight the urgent need for targeted prevention and support services for men with disabilities.
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