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Physical and sexual intimate partner violence and reported serious psychological distress in the 2007 BRFSS.
Int J Public Health. 2009 Jun; 54 Suppl 1:37-42.IJ

Abstract

OBJECTIVES

We sought to determine the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and serious psychological distress (SPD) as measured by the Kessler-6 (K6) among U.S. adults. We used data from the 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to determine whether individuals who reported multiple forms of IPV also reported higher prevalences of SPD compared with those who reported: 1) no physical or sexual IPV; 2) physical or sexual IPV only; and 3) threatened or attempted physical IPV. We also obtained adjusted prevalences for lifetime physical or sexual IPV.

METHODS

We analyzed responses from three states that administered both the IPV and the K6 optional modules of the BRFSS in 2007. Respondents (5,985 men; 9,335 women) were categorized as experiencing threatened or attempted physical violence, physical violence, sexual violence, or both physical and sexual violence. We calculated lifetime IPV prevalence by demographic characteristics and performed adjusted and unadjusted logistic regressions of the relationship between level of IPV and SPD.

RESULTS

15.5 % of the sample reported some form of IPV. The prevalence of any IPV was almost twice as high in women (19.9 %) as in men (10.9 %). IPV was also associated with age, marital status, employment status, and income. Overall, the estimated prevalence of SPD was 2.9 % (95 % CI: 2.5-3.5). Among women, it was 2.1 % (95 % CI: 1.16-2.8) among those with no lifetime IPV and 15.4 % (95 % CI: 10.9-21.3) among those who reported both physical and sexual IPV.

CONCLUSIONS

IPV is a serious public health problem associated with multiple adverse health outcomes, including SPD. In our study, the odds of SPD increased when respondents experience multiple forms of IPV. Medical and mental health practitioners should consider assessing exposure to IPV when patients have signs or symptoms of SPD or other conditions that might be consistent with IPV. Similarly, practitioners should consider assessing for IPV among patients with SPD. States should consider obtaining population-based IPV prevalence via the BRFSS to better plan for the health needs of their residents.

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Edwards VJ
Emerging Investigations and Analytic Methods Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway N.E., Atlanta, GA 30341, USA. vae2@cdc.gov
Black MC
No affiliation info available
Dhingra S
No affiliation info available
McKnight-Eily L
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Perry GS
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MeSH

AdolescentAdultBehavioral Risk Factor Surveillance SystemFemaleHawaiiHumansMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedNebraskaSex DistributionSocioeconomic FactorsSpouse AbuseStress, PsychologicalVirginiaYoung Adult

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

19363588

Citation

Edwards, Valerie J., et al. "Physical and Sexual Intimate Partner Violence and Reported Serious Psychological Distress in the 2007 BRFSS." International Journal of Public Health, vol. 54 Suppl 1, 2009, pp. 37-42.
Edwards VJ, Black MC, Dhingra S, et al. Physical and sexual intimate partner violence and reported serious psychological distress in the 2007 BRFSS. Int J Public Health. 2009;54 Suppl 1:37-42.
Edwards, V. J., Black, M. C., Dhingra, S., McKnight-Eily, L., & Perry, G. S. (2009). Physical and sexual intimate partner violence and reported serious psychological distress in the 2007 BRFSS. International Journal of Public Health, 54 Suppl 1, 37-42. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-009-0005-2
Edwards VJ, et al. Physical and Sexual Intimate Partner Violence and Reported Serious Psychological Distress in the 2007 BRFSS. Int J Public Health. 2009;54 Suppl 1:37-42. PubMed PMID: 19363588.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Physical and sexual intimate partner violence and reported serious psychological distress in the 2007 BRFSS. AU - Edwards,Valerie J, AU - Black,Michele C, AU - Dhingra,Satvinder, AU - McKnight-Eily,Lela, AU - Perry,Geraldine S, PY - 2009/4/14/entrez PY - 2009/4/14/pubmed PY - 2009/11/13/medline SP - 37 EP - 42 JF - International journal of public health JO - Int J Public Health VL - 54 Suppl 1 N2 - OBJECTIVES: We sought to determine the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and serious psychological distress (SPD) as measured by the Kessler-6 (K6) among U.S. adults. We used data from the 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) to determine whether individuals who reported multiple forms of IPV also reported higher prevalences of SPD compared with those who reported: 1) no physical or sexual IPV; 2) physical or sexual IPV only; and 3) threatened or attempted physical IPV. We also obtained adjusted prevalences for lifetime physical or sexual IPV. METHODS: We analyzed responses from three states that administered both the IPV and the K6 optional modules of the BRFSS in 2007. Respondents (5,985 men; 9,335 women) were categorized as experiencing threatened or attempted physical violence, physical violence, sexual violence, or both physical and sexual violence. We calculated lifetime IPV prevalence by demographic characteristics and performed adjusted and unadjusted logistic regressions of the relationship between level of IPV and SPD. RESULTS: 15.5 % of the sample reported some form of IPV. The prevalence of any IPV was almost twice as high in women (19.9 %) as in men (10.9 %). IPV was also associated with age, marital status, employment status, and income. Overall, the estimated prevalence of SPD was 2.9 % (95 % CI: 2.5-3.5). Among women, it was 2.1 % (95 % CI: 1.16-2.8) among those with no lifetime IPV and 15.4 % (95 % CI: 10.9-21.3) among those who reported both physical and sexual IPV. CONCLUSIONS: IPV is a serious public health problem associated with multiple adverse health outcomes, including SPD. In our study, the odds of SPD increased when respondents experience multiple forms of IPV. Medical and mental health practitioners should consider assessing exposure to IPV when patients have signs or symptoms of SPD or other conditions that might be consistent with IPV. Similarly, practitioners should consider assessing for IPV among patients with SPD. States should consider obtaining population-based IPV prevalence via the BRFSS to better plan for the health needs of their residents. SN - 1661-8564 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/19363588/Physical_and_sexual_intimate_partner_violence_and_reported_serious_psychological_distress_in_the_2007_BRFSS_ L2 - https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00038-009-0005-2 DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -