The Long Shadow of Intimate Partner Violence: Associations of Mental and Physical Health With Employment, Housing, and Demographic Factors.

Journal: Violence against women

Volume: 30

Issue: 5

Year of Publication: 

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumbria University, UK. Discipline of Occupational Therapy, University of Sydney, New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Western Australia, Perth, Australia. School of Creative Industries, University of South Australia, South Australia, Adelaide, Australia. Justice and Society, University of South Australia, South Australia, Adelaide, Australia. College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University, South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.

Abstract summary 

Ongoing health issues influence the postseparation lives of survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). This study identified associations between health following IPV and demographic, housing, employment, and social participation factors. Survivors of IPV in Australia were surveyed. Logistic regression assessed factors of interest with physical and mental health conditions. Six hundred and fifty-eight women participated. Physical health issues were associated with reduced skills and confidence in employment. A mental health diagnosis was associated with women not working as desired and lower incomes. Screening for health impacts and longer-term responses to women could reduce the long shadow of IPV impacts.

Authors & Co-authors:  Cordier Reinie R Chen Yu-Wei YW Chung Donna D Mahoney Natasha N Martin Robyn R Dorozenko Kate K Franzway Suzanne S Moulding Nicole N Wendt Sarah S Zufferey Carole C

Study Outcome 

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Citations :  Abraham H. (2010). Rebuilding lives after domestic violence: Understanding long-term outcomes. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Authors :  10
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1177/10778012231181044
SSN : 1552-8448
Study Population
Women
Mesh Terms
Other Terms
citizenship;housing‌;intimate partner violence;mental health;physical health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
United States