Journal Article Details

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.
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
Journal/Publication: 
Journal of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
DOI:
Full text:
Peer-reviewed?
Yes
NIDILRR-funded? 
Not reported

Structured abstract:

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.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study is to determine IPV's associate with alcohol abuse, substance use, mental illness, and other injury risk factors.
Setting:
This cross-sectional study collected data from adult females who were admitted to a rural, Level I trauma center.
Data collection & analysis:
Researchers assessed IPV, substance abuse, and mental illness with well-validated instruments. Bivariate relationships were assess with ?, odds ratios, and t tests.
Findings:
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.
Conclusions:
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.
Disabilities served:
Alcohol and drug abuse
Chronic mental illness
Populations served:
Rural and remote communities