Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy and Mothers' Child Abuse Potential

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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Using a Person-Centered Approach to Identify Patterns of Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse in Women: Associations With Mental Health

Child Maltreatment ◽

10.1177/10775595211031655 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 107755952110316

Author(s):

Bre’Anna L. Free ◽

Alexandra J. Lipinski ◽

Rivian K. Lewin ◽

Rimsha Majeed ◽

Rebecca J. Zakarian ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Child Abuse ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Depressive Disorders ◽

Latent Class ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Health Conditions ◽

Mental Health Conditions ◽

Class Differences

Patterns of exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) and child abuse (CA) were explored in 467 women seeking psychological assistance following IPV. Using latent class analysis, three classes were obtained: women who had experienced physical, sexual, and psychological IPV, along with childhood physical and sexual abuse (IPV + CA; 38.5%); women who had experienced physical, sexual, and psychological IPV only (IPV/no CA; 52.9%); and women who had experienced psychological IPV only (Psych IPV only; 8.6%). Associations of class membership with severity of specific mental health conditions were examined, along with the number of diagnosed conditions. Significant between-class differences were noted on severity of IPV-related posttraumatic stress disorder, depressive disorders, alcohol and substance use disorders, and social phobia. Classes also differed significantly on the number of mental health conditions. Understanding patterns of betrayal-based trauma (e.g., IPV and CA) can inform care within agencies that serve IPV survivors by highlighting individuals at-risk for mental health conditions.

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Multimethod prediction of child abuse risk in an at-risk sample of male intimate partner violence offenders

Child Abuse & Neglect ◽

10.1016/j.chiabu.2016.09.006 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 60 ◽

pp. 27-35 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Christina M. Rodriguez ◽

Enrique Gracia ◽

Marisol Lila

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Child Abuse ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Child Abuse Risk ◽

Abuse Risk

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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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