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Belén Sanz-Barbero1, Lourdes Rey2, Laura Otero-García2
1Escuela Nacional de Sanidad, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, España; CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), España.
Gaceta Sanitaria
|October 8, 2013
Summary
Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects 3.6% of women annually and 12.2% lifetime in Spain, with immigrant women and those with children facing higher risks. IPV is linked to poorer health outcomes, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Gender Studies
Context:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant global health issue.
- Understanding IPV prevalence and associated risk factors in Spain is crucial for public health interventions.
- Previous research has not fully elucidated the specific vulnerabilities within the Spanish population.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of IPV in Spain over the last year and lifetime.
- To assess the health status of women based on their experience of IPV.
- To identify individual variables associated with IPV in Spain.
Summary:
- A cross-sectional study analyzed data from 7,898 women in Spain (2011 Macrosurvey on Gender Violence).
- IPV-last year prevalence was 3.6%, and IPV-ever in life was 12.2%.
- Poorer health was observed in IPV victims. Immigrant women, particularly those with children under 18, showed increased IPV risk. Other factors included age, low socioeconomic status, low social support, and maternal history of IPV.
Impact:
- Findings underscore that certain groups, such as immigrant women, face a higher probability of experiencing IPV in Spain.
- Identified vulnerability factors necessitate tailored strategies for IPV prevention and support.
- This research informs public health policy and social services aimed at mitigating IPV.
Keywords:
Apoyo socialDomestic violenceEmigrantes e inmigrantesEmigrants and immigrantsIntimate partner violenceMaltrato conyugalSalud de las mujeresSocial supportViolencia domésticaWomen's healthMore Related Videos
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