Citation

McFarlane JM, Malecha A, Gist J, Schultz P, Willson P, Fredland N. AAOHN J. 2000; 48(5): 215-220.

Affiliation

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Texas Woman's University, College of Nursing, Houston, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Publisher Healio)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11881623

Abstract

The study examined the indicators and consequences of intimate partner violence on women's employment and associated types and levels of violence. Interviews were conducted with a consecutive sample of 90 women seeking a protective order. Actual and threatened violence was measured with the Severity of Violence Against Women Scales (46 items). Eight questions were asked about type of harassment experienced at the worksite. The results found most of the abused women had been employed at one time (87%) and had also experienced harassment from an intimate partner related to their work (89%). Findings indicated lost productivity and reduced performance. The researchers concluded poor work performance, tardiness, and absenteeism may indicate an employee is suffering from intimate partner violence.

Language: en