| Citation: |
Hink, A. B., Toschlog, E., Waibel, B., & Bard, M. (2015). Risks go beyond the violence: Association between intimate partner violence, mental illness, and substance abuse among females admitted to a rural Level I trauma center..
Journal of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, 79
(5),
709-716.
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| Title: |
Risks go beyond the violence: Association between intimate partner violence, mental illness, and substance abuse among females admitted to a rural Level I trauma center. |
| Authors: |
Hink, A. B., Toschlog, E., Waibel, B., & Bard, M. |
| Year: |
2015 |
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Journal/Publication:
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Journal of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery |
| Publisher: |
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| DOI: |
https://doi.org/10.1097/TA.0000000000000856
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| Full text: |
http://journals.lww.com/jtrauma/Abstract/2015/11000/Risks_go_beyond...
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| Peer-reviewed? |
Yes
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| NIDILRR-funded? |
Not reported
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| Background: |
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is an under-recognized cause of injury among women. IPV and its relationship to other risk factors for injury has been poorly defined by research. |
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Purpose:
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The purpose of this study is to determine IPV's associate with alcohol abuse, substance use, mental illness, and other injury risk factors. |
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Setting:
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This cross-sectional study collected data from adult females who were admitted to a rural, Level I trauma center. |
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Data collection and analysis:
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Researchers assessed IPV, substance abuse, and mental illness with well-validated instruments. Bivariate relationships were assess with ?, odds ratios, and t tests. |
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Findings:
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Of the 81 women enrolled in the study, 51% reported lifetime of IPV, while 31% reported IPV in the previous 12-months. These groups were significantly more likely to have a mental illness than those who did not report IPV. Those who reported lifetime IPV were significantly more likely to report substance abuse, while those with past-year IPV were more likely to report alcohol abuse. They were also significantly more likely to have a partner that possessed a weapon. |
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Conclusions:
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Women at a Level I, rural trauma center experienced a high level of lifetime and 12-month past IPV. These levels of IPV were significantly associated with mental illness, substance abuse, and high-risk for injury. These findings express the importance of IPV screenings and interventions for rural women. |