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Interpersonal violence against wives by substance dependent men.
Nanjayya B Subodh1, Sandeep Grover1, Manpreet Grewal1
1PGIMER, Department of Psychiatry, Nehru Hospital, PGIMER, Chandigarh 160012, India.
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
|March 20, 2014
Summary
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is highly prevalent among substance-dependent men in India, particularly those with alcohol dependence. Addressing IPV is crucial within substance abuse treatment programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Limited Indian research exists on intimate partner violence (IPV) involving substances beyond alcohol.
- Previous studies have inadequately reported on IPV in conjunction with various substance use disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and associated factors of IPV against wives by men undergoing substance abuse treatment.
- To compare IPV rates between men dependent on alcohol versus other substances.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 267 wives of men seeking treatment at a North Indian de-addiction center.
- Data collected via self-administered violence questionnaires by consenting wives.
Main Results:
- A high prevalence of IPV was observed, affecting 55% of the total sample.
- IPV rates were higher for alcohol dependence (63.19%) compared to opioid dependence (42.33%).
- Factors associated with IPV included higher husband's age, lower education/unemployment, lower family income, and nuclear family structures.
Conclusions:
- IPV is significantly prevalent among substance-dependent men, with alcohol dependence showing higher rates than opioid dependence.
- Integrating IPV assessment and intervention into substance abuse management is essential.
- Further research is needed to explore IPV across a broader range of substance use disorders in India.
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