The Long-Term Health Consequences of Relationship Violence in Adulthood: An Examination of Low-Income Women From Boston, Chicago, and San Antonio

This study describes the validity of a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) in 93 low-income women (20-65 years), participating in a case-control study in São Paulo, Brazil. Two FFQ (FFQ1 and FFQ2, 12 months apart) and three 24-hour dietary recalls (24hR) were conducted between 2003 and 2004 to estimate dietary intake during the past year. The Pearson correlation coefficients (crude, energy-adjusted and de-attenuated) were used for comparisons between FFQ and 24hR. The agreement between the methods was further examined by the Bland-Altman analysis. For the assessment of long-term reliability, the energy-adjusted intra-class correlation coefficients were mostly around 0.40, but higher for vitamin A and folate (0.50-0.56). Energy-adjusted, attenuation-corrected Pearson validity correlations between FFQ and DR ranged from 0.30-0.54 for macronutrients to 0.20-0.48 for micronutrients, with higher value for calcium (0.75). There were small proportions of grossly misclassified nutrient intakes, while Bland-Altman plots indicated that the FFQ is accurate in assessing nutrient intake at a group level.

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Effects of Men’s Subtle and Overt Psychological Abuse on Low-Income Women

Violence and Victims ◽

10.1891/0886-6708.14.1.69 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 69-88 ◽

Cited By ~ 62

Author(s):

Linda L. Marshall

Keyword(s):

Low Income ◽

Sexual Aggression ◽

Psychological Abuse ◽

Significant Proportion ◽

Regression Equations ◽

Heterosexual Relationships ◽

Low Income Women ◽

Effects Of Violence ◽

Abuse Of Women

Asocial influence approach to the psychological abuse of women (Marshall, 1994; 1996) was expanded and tested. Distinctions are made between obvious acts (e.g., verbal aggression, controlling behaviors), overt acts which are easily recognized and described, and subtle acts which are least likely to be recognized as psychologically abusive. Men’s violence and sexual aggression, and overt (dominating acts, indifference, monitoring, discrediting) and subtle (undermining, discounting, isolating) psychological abuse were examined as they related to women’s psychological and emotional state and perceptions of their relationship. Results of regression equations with 834 low-income women in long-term heterosexual relationships are reported. In general, subtle psychological abuse had stronger and more consistent associations with women’s state and relationship perceptions than did their partners’ overt psychological abuse, violence, or sexual aggression. The importance of extending research beyond obvious acts was underscored by findings showing that subtle psychological abuse accounted for a small but significant proportion of the variance in outcome variables even after the effects of violence and sexual aggression (Step 1) and overt psychological abuse (Step 2) were controlled in eight of the nine regression equations. In contrast, when subtle and overt psychological abuse were entered first (in Steps 1 and 2, respectively), violence and sexual aggression (Step 3) made significant contributions in only two of the nine equations.

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Initiation of and Barriers to Prenatal Care Use Among Low-Income Women in San Antonio, Texas

Maternal and Child Health Journal ◽

10.1007/s10995-008-0419-0 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 133-140 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

T. S. Sunil ◽

William D. Spears ◽

Linda Hook ◽

Josephine Castillo ◽

Cynthia Torres

Keyword(s):

Prenatal Care ◽

Low Income ◽

San Antonio ◽

Low Income Women ◽

Prenatal Care Use

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Exploring the Motivation Toward and Perceived Usefulness of a Financial Education: Program Offered to Low-income Women in Indonesia

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement ◽

10.7454/ajce.v1i1.57 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 17

Author(s):

Sri Rahayu Hijrah Hati

Keyword(s):

Community Engagement ◽

Low Income ◽

Education Program ◽

Financial Literacy ◽

Financial Education ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Perceptions And Attitudes ◽

Low Income Women ◽

The University

A previous study demonstrated that low-income women tend to have lower financial literacy. This low level of financial literacy affects the manner in which they manage their daily finances, as well as their ability to save for long-term needs. Currently, the statistics show that financial literacy in Indonesia is relatively low. To support Indonesian government in improving financial literacy, especially among the most marginalized group – women of low income – Universitas Indonesia launched a community engagement initiative conducted in the form of financial literacy training targeted at low-income women working as street sweepers around the university. This study investigates the motivation toward and perceived usefulness of the financial education program to improve the financial literacy of low-income women working as street sweepers around Universitas Indonesia. A mixed research method is applied in the study. The data were collected from in-depth interviews and a mini survey conducted to 23 low-income female street sweepers who joined the 10 weeks financial education program. Both quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed to produce a comprehensive description of the participants’ perceptions and attitudes toward the financial literacy program. The study demonstrates that the majority of low-income women have low motivation toward financial literacy education, and they also have a negative perception of the usefulness of such program. Thus, it is very important that all educators and trainers examine the characteristics of the trainees and assess the relevancy of the education program before they design certain community engagement program.

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Exploring the Motivation Toward and Perceived Usefulness of a Financial Education: Program Offered to Low-income Women in Indonesia

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement ◽

10.7454/vol1iss1pp17-28 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 17

Author(s):

Sri Rahayu Hijrah Hati

Keyword(s):

Community Engagement ◽

Low Income ◽

Education Program ◽

Financial Literacy ◽

Financial Education ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Perceptions And Attitudes ◽

Low Income Women ◽

The University

A previous study demonstrated that low-income women tend to have lower financial literacy. This low level of financial literacy affects the manner in which they manage their daily finances, as well as their ability to save for long-term needs. Currently, the statistics show that financial literacy in Indonesia is relatively low. To support Indonesian government in improving financial literacy, especially among the most marginalized group – women of low income – Universitas Indonesia launched a community engagement initiative conducted in the form of financial literacy training targeted at low-income women working as street sweepers around the university. This study investigates the motivation toward and perceived usefulness of the financial education program to improve the financial literacy of low-income women working as street sweepers around Universitas Indonesia. A mixed research method is applied in the study. The data were collected from in-depth interviews and a mini survey conducted to 23 low-income female street sweepers who joined the 10 weeks financial education program. Both quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed to produce a comprehensive description of the participants’ perceptions and attitudes toward the financial literacy program. The study demonstrates that the majority of low-income women have low motivation toward financial literacy education, and they also have a negative perception of the usefulness of such program. Thus, it is very important that all educators and trainers examine the characteristics of the trainees and assess the relevancy of the education program before they design certain community engagement program.

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Long-Term Trends in Stroke Management and Burden Among Low-Income Women in a Rural Area From China (1992–2019): A Prospective Population-Based Study

Frontiers in Neurology ◽

10.3389/fneur.2021.720962 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Xiaobing Tian ◽

Jie Liu ◽

Changshen Yu ◽

Yabing Hou ◽

Changqing Zhan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Low Income ◽

Chinese Women ◽

Case Fatality ◽

Population Based ◽

Stroke Recurrence ◽

Stroke Management ◽

Recurrence Rates ◽

Long Term Trends ◽

Low Income Women

Although an increasing number of studies are considering sex-related differences in stroke burden, the trends in stroke burden and management among women in China, especially among low-income women, remain unclear. This study evaluated the long-term trends in stroke management and burden among low-income Chinese women during the period between 1992 and 2019. Stroke burden was assessed using the age-adjusted incidence of first-ever stroke, whereas stroke management was assessed using the rates of neuroimaging diagnoses, hospitalizations, case fatalities, and stroke recurrence. Stroke burden and management were analyzed during four study periods: 1992–1998, 1999–2004, 2005–2012, and 2013–2019. During the 193,385 person-years of surveillance in this study, 597 female stroke patients were identified. The stroke incidences per 100,000 person-years were 88.1 cases during 1992–1998, 145.4 cases during 1999–2004, 264.3 cases during 2005–2012, and 309.8 cases during 2013–2019 (P < 0.001). Between 1992 and 2019, the incidence of stroke significantly increased (6.4% annually) as did the incidence of ischemic stroke (7.8% annually; both, P < 0.001). The rates of neuroimaging diagnoses and hospitalizations significantly increased during the four periods, while the case fatality rates and 1-year recurrence rates decreased significantly for both overall strokes and ischemic strokes, especially among patients ≥45 years old (all, P < 0.001). Among low-income women in China, stroke management is gradually improving, despite the increasing stroke burden. Thus, improved healthcare coverage is needed to further reduce the stroke burden among low-income Chinese women.

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Predictors of adequate financial resources 5 years after breast cancer diagnosis in low-income women.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.e20620 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. e20620-e20620

Author(s):

Sujata Patil ◽

Victoria Susana Blinder ◽

Francesca Gany ◽

Rose C. Maly

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Diagnosis ◽

Low Income ◽

Financial Stability ◽

Breast Cancer Diagnosis ◽

Financial Resources ◽

Financial Security ◽

Breast Cancer Patients ◽

Low Income Women

e20620 Background: Financial security is often viewed as a social determinant of health, especially in low income populations. Among low-income breast cancer patients, identifying early predictors of financial security could aid researchers in developing tools to improve long-term financial stability. Methods: A consecutive sample of 921 low-income, underinsured/uninsured women treated for stage 0-III breast cancer was surveyed 6 months following diagnosis. Women were surveyed again at 18, 36 and 60 months. Eligible participants were English/Spanish speaking women enrolled in California’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program. The relationship between clinical, demographic, economic, health variables and adequacy of financial resources at 60 months was explored using logistic regression. Results: Of 590 women with complete data at 60 months, 45% said they did not have adequate financial resources 60 months following the diagnosis of breast cancer. Of these women, 74% (n=197) did not have adequate financial resources at 6 months, and 26% (n=70) went from having adequate financial resources at 6 months to not at 60 months. In univariate analyses, predictors of 60 month financial inadequacy included: employment status at 6 months (p=.017), ethnicity (p<.001), number of people living in the home (p=.004), age (p=.024), and adequate financial resources at 6 months (p<.001). In multivariate analyses, ethnicity (p=.008) and adequate financial resources at 6 months (p<.001) were independent predictors. Compared to non-Latina whites, Latinas had the lowest odds of having adequate financial resources at 60 months (adjusted OR: 0.51 95% CI: 0.32-0.82), followed by all other ethnicities (adjusted OR: 0.80 95% CI: 0.44-1.44). Conclusions: Financial stability after breast cancer diagnosis continues to be an issue faced by low income women five years following initial diagnosis. Ethnicity was an independent predictor of long-term financial stability. Latinas were especially likely to have inadequate financial resources 5 years after diagnosis. Long-term financial stability was not associated with any of the treatment and health or disease-related measures.

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