P2-253 Alcohol misuse among partners: a potential effect modifier in the relationship between physical intimate partner violence and postpartum depression

This study explores two approaches to measuring coercive controlling behaviors (CCBs)—counting how many different CCB types and examining the frequency of each CCB experienced—to examine their utility in explaining the relationship between CCBs and physical intimate partner violence (IPV). Australian women aged 18–68 years ( n = 739; Mage = 31.58, SDage = 11.76) completed an online survey. Count and frequency CCB approaches yielded similar significant associations with increased physical IPV. Both approaches suggest that frightening behaviors in particular are significantly indicative of also experiencing physical IPV; however, when you count CCB types, public name-calling becomes important, whereas when you examine the frequency of each CCB type, jealousy/possessiveness becomes important. These findings suggest differential utility between measures of CCBs, which examine the frequency of specific CCB types and which count CCB types, and that both approaches are useful in understanding how coercion and control relate to physical violence within intimate relationships.

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The role of intimate partner violence victimization during pregnancy on maternal postpartum depression in Eastern Ethiopia

SAGE Open Medicine ◽

10.1177/2050312121989493 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. 205031212198949

Author(s):

Wondimye Ashenafi ◽

Bezatu Mengistie ◽

Gudina Egata ◽

Yemane Berhane

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Postpartum Depression ◽

Confidence Interval ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Prevalence Ratio ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Eastern Ethiopia ◽

Physical Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Violence During Pregnancy ◽

Maternal Postpartum Depression

Background: Intimate partner violence during pregnancy is a strong predictor of maternal postpartum depression. In Ethiopia, evidence on the association of intimate partner violence during pregnancy with postpartum depression is very limited. To design appropriate intervention, it is thus important to understand how postpartum depression varies as a function of the type and severity of intimate partner violence victimization during pregnancy. The aim of this study is to explore the association of different types of intimate partner violence during pregnancy and its severity with postpartum depression in Eastern Ethiopia. Method: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January to October 2018. The study included a sample of 3015 postpartum women residing in Eastern Ethiopia. The cutoff point for postpartum depression was defined as ⩾13 points according to the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. The prevalence ratio with 95% confidence intervals was calculated, and the association between the main predictor (i.e. intimate partner violence during pregnancy) and the outcome variable (postpartum depression) was determined using log binomial regression model. Results: 16.3% (95% confidence interval: 14.9–17.7) of women experienced postpartum depression. After controlling potential confounding factors, the prevalence of postpartum depression among women exposed to severe physical intimate partner violence during pregnancy was 1.98 times higher as compared to those not exposed to physical intimate partner violence during pregnancy (adjusted prevalence ratio = 1.98; 95% confidence interval: 1.53–2.54). Exposure to psychological intimate partner violence during pregnancy was found to increase the prevalence of postpartum depression by 1.79 as compared to non-exposure to psychological intimate partner violence during pregnancy (adjusted prevalence ratio = 1.79; 95% confidence interval: 1.48–2.18). Conclusion: The study provides evidence that psychological and severe physical intimate partner violence during pregnancy were significantly associated with maternal postpartum depression. Screening of pregnant women for intimate partner violence and providing them the necessary support can minimize the risk to postpartum depression.

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The Relationship Between Physical Intimate Partner Violence and Sexually Transmitted Infection Among Women in India and the United States

Journal of Interpersonal Violence ◽

10.1177/0886260513487992 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 28 (13) ◽

pp. 2770-2791 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Rae Spiwak ◽

Tracie O. Afifi ◽

Shiva Halli ◽

Claudia Garcia-Moreno ◽

Jitender Sareen

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Partner Violence ◽

The United States ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Transmitted Infection ◽

Physical Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Sexually Transmitted ◽

The Relationship ◽

Women In India

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The Relationship between Intimate Partner Violence and Postpartum Depression in a North-Central State of Nigeria

Journal of BioMedical Research and Clinical Practice ◽

10.46912/jbrcp.95 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 77-81

Author(s):

I Tor-Anyiin ◽

T J Igbudu ◽

S Tor-Agbidye

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Adverse Effects ◽

Postpartum Depression ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Postpartum Women ◽

Central State ◽

The Family ◽

The Relationship

Postpartum depression affects 10-15% of women in the immediate post delivery period. It has adverse effects on the family and her members. There are trigger factors that contribute to the development of depression among mothers. These factors; when identified and addressed, present an opportunity in reducing the prevalence of postpartum depression and its adverse effects on the family. Hence, the objective of the study was to study the relationship between Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Postpartum Depression (PPD) among women in Federal Medical Centre Makurdi. This was a cross-sectional study of mothers who presented with their children at the immunization clinic. Three hundred and thirty postpartum women were selected by a systematic random sampling technique. PPD and IPV were assessed using the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale and the HITS (Hit, Insult, Threaten and Scream) scale respectively. The results showed that the mean age of participants was 28±5years. The prevalence of PPD was 27.6% while that of IPV was 22.4%. A statistically significant relationship was demonstrated between IPV and PPD (χ2 = 143.15, p < 0.0001). The prevalence of PPD and IPV were high, affecting approximately a quarter of postpartum women in Makurdi. IPV contributes to the development of PPD (OR=35.35, CI=17.39-71.87). Hence the need for screening of these conditions by physicians. Appropriate prevention modalities against IPV could curb postpartum depression and its effects on the family.

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The relationship between postpartum depression and intimate partner violence

Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine ◽

10.4328/jcam.4801 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Suheyla Dogan Bulut

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Postpartum Depression ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

The Relationship

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The relationship between intimate partner violence and postpartum depression in Osogbo, Nigeria

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20184113 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (10) ◽

pp. 3911

Author(s):

Boladale Mapayi ◽

Afolabi B. Abiodun ◽

Julianah T. Mosanya ◽

Adeleye A. Adeomi

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Postpartum Depression ◽

Teaching Hospital ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Psychosocial Stressors ◽

Infant Welfare ◽

Co Morbidity ◽

The Relationship

Background: Postpartum depression is the most prevalent postpartum mental health problem. Risk factors for postpartum depression include psychosocial stressors. One of these psychosocial stressors could be intimate partner violence. Co-occurrence of intimate partner violence and postpartum depression is considered deadly co morbidity because it can increase the risk of homicide and suicide. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between intimate partner violence and depression among postnatal women attending postnatal and infant welfare clinics of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Osogbo.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 220 postpartum women who attended postnatal and infant welfare clinics of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Osogbo using Composite Abuse Scale (CAS), Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and Socio-demographic questionnaire. Respondents that were found to be EPDS positive as well as 10% of EPDS negative respondents were further assessed with Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) (depression subscale) to diagnose depression.Results: Respondents that experienced intimate partner violence were five times as likely to have postpartum depression compared to those that did not experience IPV. Logistic regression showed that intimate partner violence independently predicted postpartum depression in respondents (OR 4.799, CI 1.844-12.493).Conclusions: Postpartum depression was significantly higher among women that experienced intimate partner violence. This observation has implications for mental health of women, therefore, any woman with suspected postpartum depression should be asked about IPV as this could be a pointer to IPV.

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Examining Spatial Variability in the Association Between Male Partner Alcohol Misuse and Intimate Partner Violence Against Women in Ghana: A GWR Analysis

Journal of Interpersonal Violence ◽

10.1177/0886260519900299 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 088626051990029

Author(s):

Prince M. Amegbor ◽

Ortis Yankey ◽

Mark W. Rosenberg ◽

Clive E. Sabel

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Violence Against Women ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Emotional Abuse ◽

Alcohol Misuse ◽

Male Partner ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Physical Assault ◽

The Relationship

Globally, it is estimated that about 30% of ever-partnered women have experienced some form of intimate partner violence (IPV)—physical assault, sexual assault, or emotional abuse. The prevalence of IPV in sub-Saharan Africa is considerably higher than the global estimate. In Ghana, it is estimated that 24% of women have experienced physical and/or sexual IPV in their lifetime. Studies point to the association between alcohol misuse by intimate male partners and violence against women. However, there has been no consideration for potential spatial variation or heterogeneity in this association. Using estimates from the 2008 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey Data, we employed geographically weighted regression (GWR) analysis to examine spatial variations in the relationship between male partner’s alcohol misuse and IPV among women in Ghana. We fitted three models to assess the relationship using a step-wise approach. The first model has alcohol misuse as the only predictor, whereas the second model included other male partner characteristics, such as post-secondary education and employment status. The final introduced female characteristics as additional covariates. The result of the GWR analysis shows that the effect of alcohol misuse on IPV is elevated in the south-western part of Ghana. The findings suggest the potential influence of place-based or contextual factors on the association between alcohol misuse and women’s exposure to IPV.

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Childhood Sexual Abuse and Antisocial Traits and Behaviors: A Gendered Examination of the Factors Associated With Perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence

Journal of Interpersonal Violence ◽

10.1177/0886260516633692 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 33 (20) ◽

pp. 3125-3161 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Michelle A. Cubellis ◽

Bryce Elling Peterson ◽

Alana M. Henninger ◽

Daiwon Lee

Keyword(s):

Sexual Abuse ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Hierarchical Linear Modeling ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Mediating Effect ◽

Physical Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Men And Women ◽

And Behaviors ◽

The Relationship

The current study addressed the relationship between child sexual abuse (CSA) and perpetration of physical intimate partner violence, examining the possible mediating effect of antisocial traits and behaviors, as well as the differences in these relationships between men and women. Data came from the International Dating Violence Study. Hypotheses were tested on a sample of 13,659 university students from 68 sites and 32 countries using hierarchical linear modeling. Results indicated that CSA was significantly associated with perpetration of physical intimate partner violence for both men and women. The slope of the relationships, however, varied across sites for women. Antisocial traits and behaviors fully mediated the relationship between CSA and perpetration of physical intimate partner violence for women but only partially mediated this relationship for men. Increased focus needs to be paid to gender differences on the effect of CSA on the development of antisocial traits and behaviors, the relationship between these factors and perpetration of intimate partner violence, and the variation of these relationships across nations.

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