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Intimate partner violence among women with multiple sclerosis.
Masoud Etemadifar1, Omid Zamani2, Anahita Bahrami-Zadegan2
1Department of Neurosurgery Alzahra University Hospital Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Isfahan Iran.
PCN Reports : Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences
|November 14, 2025
Summary
Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects over half of women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Physical violence is most common, highlighting a critical need for awareness and intervention for MS patients experiencing IPV.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health concern, particularly affecting women with chronic health conditions.
- Female patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are a vulnerable population where IPV often goes unrecognized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence and characteristics of intimate partner violence (IPV) among women diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 400 married women aged 15-50 with MS, diagnosed for at least one year.
- Data collected through interviews and questionnaires, analyzed using Chi-square, Fisher's exact test, and logistic regression.
Main Results:
- Over half (52%) of the participants reported experiencing IPV.
- Physical violence was the most frequent form (60%), followed by emotional (50%) and sexual (16%) violence.
- No significant demographic associations were found between IPV incidents and patient/spouse characteristics.
Conclusions:
- IPV is highly prevalent but underrecognized in female MS patients.
- All women with MS are at risk, necessitating proactive screening and protective measures.
- Training for healthcare providers and further research on IPV's impact on MS progression are recommended.
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