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Spouse Abuse

Journal Article

Intimate Partner Violence and Witness Intervention: What Are the Deciding Factors?

This report examines the factors that encourage witnesses of intimate partner violence to intervene (including reporting the violence to the relevant authorities). It draws on qualitative research in Denmark, Germany, France and Portugal.

Nov 25, 2020
Journal Article

Premarital Mental Disorders and Physical Violence in Marriage: Cross-National Study of Married Couples

Mental disorders may increase the risk of physical violence among married couples.

Oct 1, 2011
Journal Article

Substance Use and Intimate Partner Violence: Clarifying the Relevance of Women's Use and Partners' Use

Research has shown that, when women and/or their partners are involved in substance use, women's risk for intimate partner violence (IPV) is higher.

Jan 1, 2009
Journal Article

Intimate Partner Violence and Community Service Needs Among Pregnant and Postpartum Latina Women

The authors examined the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and perceived needs for legal, social, and job services among a prospective cohort of 210 pregnant Latinas. IPV was associated with needing social and legal services at most time points. Women with recent IPV experiences reported greater service needs than women with more remote IPV experiences, who in turn reported greater need than women without IPV experiences. The authors conclude that IPV may be associated with ongoing perceived needs for social and legal services among Latina perinatal patients.

Jan 1, 2009
Journal Article

Predictors of Unprotected Sex with Non-Cohabitating Primary Partners Among Sheltered and Low-Income Housed Women in Los Angeles County

This study investigated associations of substance use, relationship abuse and HIV self-protective behavior with unprotected sex among 290 impoverished women with a non-cohabitating primary partner.

Jan 1, 2006
Journal Article

The Context of Aggressive Behavior in Marriage: A Longitudinal Study of Newlyweds

Under what circumstances are spouses more or less likely to engage in aggressive behaviors?

Jan 1, 2006
Journal Article

Physical Violence Against Impoverished Women: A Longitudinal Analysis of Risk and Protective Factors

Violence represents a significant threat to the health of impoverished women.

Jan 1, 2004

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Spouse Abuse

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