Intimate partner violence, mental health disorders, and sexually transmitted infections

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 674-683 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy E. Pattishall ◽  
Mario Cruz ◽  
Nancy D. Spector
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Health Disorders

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders in a Community Sample of Female Victims of Intimate Partner Violence

Partner Abuse ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison M. Nathanson ◽  
Ryan C. Shorey ◽  
Vanessa Tirone ◽  
Deborah L. Rhatigan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Battered Women ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Mental Health Disorder ◽  
Substance Abuse Disorders ◽  
Health Disorders

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious, devastating, and prevalent problem. IPV places women at risk for negative health consequences, including increased mental health disorders. The majority of research to date has focused on mental health disorders among women in domestic violence shelters, and research is needed that examines mental health disorders among a broader range of women experiencing IPV. Therefore, this study examined the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and substance abuse disorders in a community sample of IPV victims (N = 94) using diagnostic interviews. Results showed that the majority of women met diagnostic criteria for a mental health disorder, with PTSD being the most common mental health disorder. Furthermore, psychological abuse was a significant predictor of both PTSD and depression, whereas physical aggression did not predict these outcomes. Implications of these findings for treatment and intervention work with battered women are discussed.

scholarly journals Intimate partner violence during pregnancy in relation to non-psychotic mental health disorders in Rwanda: a cross-sectional population-based study

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. e021807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akashi Andrew Rurangirwa ◽  
Ingrid Mogren ◽  
Joseph Ntaganira ◽  
Kaymarlin Govender ◽  
Gunilla Krantz
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Health Disorders

ObjectivesTo investigate the prevalence of non-psychotic mental health disorders (MHDs) and the association between exposure to all forms of intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy and MHDs.DesignCross-sectional population-based study conducted in the Northern Province of Rwanda and Kigali city.Participants and settingsTotally, 921 women who gave birth ≤13 months before being interviewed were included. Simple random sampling was done to select villages, households and participants. Community health workers helped to identify eligible participants and clinical psychologists, nurses or midwives conducted face-to-face interviews. The collected data were analysed using descriptive statistics and bivariable and multivariable logistic regression modellingResultsThe prevalence rates of generalised anxiety disorder, suicide ideation and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were 19.7%, 10.8% and 8.0%, respectively. Exposure to the four forms of IPV during pregnancy was highly associated with the likelihood of meeting diagnostic criteria for each of the non-psychotic MHDs investigated. Physical, psychological and sexual violence, showed the strongest association with PTSD, with adjusted ORs (aORs) of 4.5, 6.2 and 6.3, respectively. Controlling behaviour had the strongest association with major depressive episode in earlier periods with an aOR of 9.2.ConclusionIPV and MHDs should be integrated into guidelines for perinatal care. Moreover, community-based services aimed at increasing awareness and early identification of violence and MHDs should be instituted in all villages and health centres in Rwanda. Finally, healthcare providers need to be educated and trained in a consistent manner to manage the most challenging cases quickly, discreetly and efficiently.

scholarly journals Intimate Partner Violence, Anxiety, and Depression in Women with Sexually Transmitted Infections—A Hospital-based Case Control Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-72
Author(s):  
Swapna Bondade ◽  
Abhineetha Hosthota ◽  
Karthik K.N. ◽  
Raghul Raj
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
History Of

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have complex relationship with mental health and intimate partner violence (IPV) causing community health concern among adolescents and young adults. Women encounter behavioral, psychological, and reproductive health consequences of violence affecting across their lifespan. Aim: To determine IPV anxiety and depression in women with STIs. Methods and materials: It is a hospital-based cross-sectional study. A total of 115 consecutive females between 18 and 45 years of age who attended STI clinic were enrolled. Sociodemographic details were collected by semi-structured pro forma. IPV was assessed by World Health Organization violence against women instrument; Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale were applied to assess severity of anxiety and depression. Results: Mean age of subjects was 31.21 ± 9.08 years. About 55% of the patients had history of IPV. Psychiatric comorbidities noted in 66% of patients. The odds of IPV were more with history of child abuse, suicidal ideation, and substance abuse in husband. Conclusion: IPV, anxiety, and depression in STI are in the primitive stage of validation due to associated stigma and lack of awareness. It is high time to divulge dormant triggering factors to protect vulnerable population. Current research should focus on education and women empowerment to prevent STI and mental health issues.

HIV/sexually transmitted infections and intimate partner violence: Results from the Togo 2013–2014 Demographic and Health Survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (14) ◽  
pp. 1380-1388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony H Nguyen ◽  
Anna R Giuliano ◽  
Alfred K Mbah ◽  
Aurora Sanchez-Anguiano
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Demographic And Health Survey ◽  
Community Based Interventions ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Hiv Test

Among clinic-based studies, intimate partner violence (IPV) has been shown to contribute to HIV/AIDS among young girls and women. Results from studies among the general population have been less consistent. This study evaluated the associations between HIV infection, any sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and IPV in a population-based sample of Togolese women. Data from the Togo 2013–2014 Demographic and Health Survey were utilized for these analyses. Women aged 15–49, who were currently married, had HIV test results, and answered the Domestic Violence Module were analyzed (n = 2386). Generalized linear mixed-models adjusting for sociodemographic variables, risk behaviors, and cluster effect were used to estimate HIV and STI risks with experience of IPV. HIV prevalence was 2.8%. Prevalence of IPV was 39% among HIV-positive women and 38% among HIV-negative women. Significant associations between IPV and HIV infection were not detected. Adjusted models found significant associations between experience of any IPV and having had STIs (OR 2.05, 95% CI 1.25–3.35). The high rates of violence in this setting warrant community-based interventions that address abuse and gender inequity. These interventions should also discuss the spectrum of STIs in relation to IPV.

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