The Impact of NORTH STAR on Suicidality, Substance Problems, Intimate Partner Violence, and Child Abuse

Abstract Introduction We evaluated the effectiveness of New Orientation for Reducing Threats to Health from Secretive-problems That Affect Readiness (NORTH STAR), a community assessment, planning, and action framework to reduce the prevalence of suicidality, substance problems, intimate partner violence, and child abuse. Materials and Methods One-third of U.S. Air Force bases worldwide were randomly assigned to NORTH STAR (n = 12) or an assessment-and-feedback-only condition (n = 12). Two Air Force-wide, cross-sectional, anonymous, web-based surveys were conducted of randomly selected samples assessing risk/protective factors and outcomes. This study was reviewed and approved by the institutional review board at the investigators’ university and by the institutional review board at Fort Detrick. Results NORTH STAR, relative to control, bases experienced a 33% absolute risk reduction in hazardous drinking rates and cumulative risk, although, given the small number of bases, these effects were not statistically significant. Conclusions Given its relatively low cost, use of empirically supported light-touch interventions, and emphasis on sustainability with existing resources, NORTH STAR may be a useful system for prevention of a range of adult behavioral health problems that are difficult to impact.

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A Cross-Sectional Study to Explore Intimate Partner Violence and Barriers to Empowerment of Women in Armenia

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2019/6939684 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2019 ◽

pp. 1-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Russell Kabir ◽

Hafiz T. A. Khan

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Social Issues ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Age Group ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Impact

Background. Intimate partner violence is a major problem worldwide and it is one of the most social issues in Armenia. Empowerment is one of the important factors that helps women to break the cycle of violence by their husband/partner. The aim of this research is to explore the impact of intimate partner violence on empowerment of Armenian women of reproductive age group. Methods. This cross-sectional study used data Armenia Demography and Health Survey Data 2015-16. A total 6116 women were selected from 8749 households at both urban and rural places of Armenia for interview using multistage cluster sampling technique. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 24. Results. The respondents aged between 35 and 49 years are more likely to face violence compared to other age group (p≤0.001). The respondents who have no decision-making power, about 89% of them, are experiencing intimate partner violence, whereas only 11% are facing intimate partner violence among those who have decision-making power (p≤0.001). The logistic regression analysis reveals that age of the respondents, number of children in the households, wealth index, and empowerment status are significantly associated with intimate partner violence. Conclusion. Intimate partner violence has significant impact on the empowerment of women in Armenia. This study revealed that women with no empowerment are more likely to experience intimate partner violence compared to those women who are empowered in Armenian society.

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The Impact of Resiliency on the Relationship Between Known Risk Factors and Intimate Partner Violence among Air Force Active Duty Members Based on Deployment Status

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e621642012-026 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

Kyle Horst ◽

Wendy Travis ◽

Jared Anderson ◽

James Minner ◽

Sandra Stith

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Air Force ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Active Duty ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

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Risk factors for child abuse, neglect and exposure to intimate partner violence in early childhood: Findings in a representative cross-sectional sample in Germany

Child Abuse & Neglect ◽

10.1016/j.chiabu.2020.104487 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 106 ◽

pp. 104487

Author(s):

Christoph Liel ◽

Susanne M. Ulrich ◽

Simon Lorenz ◽

Andreas Eickhorst ◽

John Fluke ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Early Childhood ◽

Child Abuse ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Cross Sectional

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The Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on the Mental Health of Pregnant Women Residing in Slum Areas: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1007/s10389-020-01283-2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Khadije Ezzati- Rastegar ◽

Babak Moeini ◽

Forouzan Rezapur-Shahkolai ◽

Asadollah Naghdi ◽

Manoochehr Karami ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Impact ◽

Slum Areas

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Typology and Incidence of Child Abuse and Neglect

Child Abuse and Neglect in Canada ◽

10.1093/oso/9780190083472.003.0004 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 53-74

Author(s):

Lea Tufford

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Child Abuse ◽

Corporal Punishment ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Child Abuse And Neglect ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Abuse And Neglect ◽

Neurological Effects ◽

Canadian Provinces ◽

The Impact

This chapter discusses the types of child abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, and intimate partner violence) and neglect. It begins by examining the varying definitions of child abuse and neglect around Canadian provinces and territories. It examines physical abuse versus corporal punishment and the impact of maltreatment into youth and adulthood. The effects of child abuse and neglect into adolescence and adulthood, as well as its neurological effects, are discussed. The chapter then explores the Canadian Incidence Study, which provides a picture of the occurrence of child abuse and neglect as well as professional and nonprofessional referral sources.

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