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 Common mental disorders and intimate partner violence against pregnant women living with HIV in Cameroon: a cross-sectional analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela M. Parcesepe ◽  
Evette Cordoba ◽  
John A. Gallis ◽  
Jennifer Headley ◽  
Berenger Tchatchou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Mental Health Disorders ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background Women living with HIV are at increased risk of poor mental health and intimate partner violence (IPV). Mental health disorders have been consistently associated with suboptimal HIV-related outcomes. Little is known about the prevalence or correlates of mental health disorders among pregnant women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods This study assessed the prevalence of probable common mental disorders (CMD), i.e., depressive or anxiety disorders, and the relationship between probable CMD and recent IPV among pregnant women living with HIV in Cameroon. The sample included 230 pregnant women living with HIV aged > 18 enrolled in care at 10 HIV clinics in Cameroon. Probable CMD was assessed with the WHO Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20). Multivariable logistic regression was conducted to assess the relationship between IPV and probable CMD. Results Almost half (42%) of participants had probable CMD using a 7/8 cut-off of the SRQ-20. Emotional, physical, and sexual IPV were reported by 44, 37, and 31% of respondents, respectively. In multivariable regression analyses, all forms of IPV assessed were significantly associated with greater odds of probable CMD. Conclusions Pregnant women living with HIV in Cameroon had a high prevalence of probable CMD and IPV. Screening and services to address IPV and mental health are urgently needed for this population. Integrated interventions to both prevent and screen and address IPV and probable CMD should be developed, implemented, and evaluated.

A novel intervention for system-involved female intimate partner violence survivors: Changes in mental health.

2018 ◽  
Vol 88 (6) ◽  
pp. 681-690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia Fraga Rizo ◽  
Christopher J. Wretman ◽  
Rebecca J. Macy ◽  
Shenyang Guo ◽  
Dania M. Ermentrout
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner

Trauma-sensitive yoga as an adjunctive mental health treatment for survivors of intimate partner violence: A qualitative examination.

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viann N. Nguyen-Feng ◽  
Jamie Morrissette ◽  
Angela Lewis-Dmello ◽  
Hannah Michel ◽  
Deena Anders ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Mental Health Treatment ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Health Treatment
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