Exploring risk factors for suicidal ideation in a population-based sample of New Zealand women who have experienced intimate partner violence

Background There is limited information about what influences help-seeking following experience of intimate partner violence (IPV). This study investigated determinants of formal and informal help-seeking by those who had experienced lifetime physical, sexual or psychological IPV. Methods A cross-sectional population-based New Zealand study conducted from 2017 to 2019 recruited 2,887 participants (1,464 women and 1,423 men) aged 16 years and older. Face-to-face interviews were conducted. Of these, 1,373 participants experienced physical, sexual or psychological IPV. Two series of logistic regressions were conducted: 1) comparing those who sought help with those who did not, and 2) comparing those who had not sought help with those who sought informal help only, or with those who also sought formal help. Results Of the 1,373 participants who reported experience of physical, sexual or psychological IPV 835 participants (71.3% of women and 49.0% of men) sought some form of help. In both genders self-reported physical and mental health or work-related IPV impacts were significantly associated with help-seeking. Experiencing only one form of IPV was associated with lower odds of seeking formal help by women (Adjusted odds ratio = 0.38; 95%CI = 0.15, 0.92 for physical/sexual only and AOR = 0.37, 95%CI = 0.22, 0.64 for psychological only) compared to those experiencing concurrent types of IPV. Conclusion and implications Although there were gender differences in help-seeking, for both women and men the experience of greater impacts associated with IPV exposure increased the likelihood of help-seeking. Agencies providing services for people who are experiencing IPV need to be equipped to identify and respond to multiple forms of IPV, and prepared to address the suite of impacts experienced.

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Risk Factors for Intimate Partner Violence Victimisation

10.26686/wgtn.16958860 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

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Fleur McLaren

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

New Zealand ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

The Body ◽

Complex Survey ◽

Explanatory Variables ◽

Key Variables ◽

Research Questions

<p>Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant issue in New Zealand. Reported rates of IPV for New Zealand over a lifetime are estimated at 26% for women 18% for men. Over a 12 month period reported rates of IPV was reported at three percent for women and one point eight percent for men (Morris and Reilly, 2003). This thesis set out to answer the following research questions:1. What factors are strong predictors for intimate partner violence victimisation? 2. Is victim ethnicity factored out when variables such as SES, income and/or employment status are taken into account? This thesis analysed complex survey data from New Zealand National Survey of Crime and Victimisation Survey 2001 (NZNSCV). Logistic regression analysis was use to investigate the risk factors for victimisation reported over a lifetime and reported in the previous 12 month period (2000). Explanatory variables were selected from existing research that identified key variables for analysis. In answer to the research questions: 1. The strong predictors for IPV over a lifetime were Maori, people aged 25-39 years, females, solo parents, over-crowded households, those on socialwelfare benefits, and those divorced orseparated. For 12 month prevalence of IPV strong predictors were those aged 15-24 years, Maori, lower NZSEI groups, solo parents with children, those in defacto relationships and those who do not own or rent a house. 2. Ethnicity is strongly significant in explaining victimisation even when other variables are factored into the model. In particular Maori reported to be twice as likely to be victims of IPV over a lifetime and three-and-a-half times more likely over the past 12 month period (Morris and Riley). This difference in reporting was not as large when other factors where factored in, however Maori remained at a significantly higher rate of reporting IPV than other ethnic groups, even when other variables are factored in. This thesis adds to the body of evidence on risk factors and strengthens the New Zealand data available, as well as highlighting factors for prevention and areas that policy should be aimed at.</p>

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Does Intimate Partner Violence Epidemiology Differ Between Homes With and Without Children? A Population-Based Study of Annual Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors

Journal of Family Violence ◽

10.1007/s10896-008-9154-y ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 23 (5) ◽

pp. 325-332 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Megan H. Bair-Merritt ◽

William C. Holmes ◽

John H. Holmes ◽

Jamie Feinstein ◽

Chris Feudtner

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Population Based ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Population Based Study ◽

Annual Prevalence ◽

Associated Risk Factors

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Lifetime Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence and Disability: Results From a Population-Based Study in New Zealand

American Journal of Preventive Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.amepre.2021.02.022 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Janet L. Fanslow ◽

Zarintaj A. Malihi ◽

Ladan Hashemi ◽

Pauline J. Gulliver ◽

Tracey K.D. McIntosh

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

New Zealand ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Population Based ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Lifetime Prevalence ◽

Population Based Study

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Risk Factors for Intimate Partner Violence Victimisation

10.26686/wgtn.16958860.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

◽

Fleur McLaren

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

New Zealand ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

The Body ◽

Complex Survey ◽

Explanatory Variables ◽

Key Variables ◽

Research Questions

<p>Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant issue in New Zealand. Reported rates of IPV for New Zealand over a lifetime are estimated at 26% for women 18% for men. Over a 12 month period reported rates of IPV was reported at three percent for women and one point eight percent for men (Morris and Reilly, 2003). This thesis set out to answer the following research questions:1. What factors are strong predictors for intimate partner violence victimisation? 2. Is victim ethnicity factored out when variables such as SES, income and/or employment status are taken into account? This thesis analysed complex survey data from New Zealand National Survey of Crime and Victimisation Survey 2001 (NZNSCV). Logistic regression analysis was use to investigate the risk factors for victimisation reported over a lifetime and reported in the previous 12 month period (2000). Explanatory variables were selected from existing research that identified key variables for analysis. In answer to the research questions: 1. The strong predictors for IPV over a lifetime were Maori, people aged 25-39 years, females, solo parents, over-crowded households, those on socialwelfare benefits, and those divorced orseparated. For 12 month prevalence of IPV strong predictors were those aged 15-24 years, Maori, lower NZSEI groups, solo parents with children, those in defacto relationships and those who do not own or rent a house. 2. Ethnicity is strongly significant in explaining victimisation even when other variables are factored into the model. In particular Maori reported to be twice as likely to be victims of IPV over a lifetime and three-and-a-half times more likely over the past 12 month period (Morris and Riley). This difference in reporting was not as large when other factors where factored in, however Maori remained at a significantly higher rate of reporting IPV than other ethnic groups, even when other variables are factored in. This thesis adds to the body of evidence on risk factors and strengthens the New Zealand data available, as well as highlighting factors for prevention and areas that policy should be aimed at.</p>

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