Citation

Bhavsar V. BJPsych Adv. 2019; 25(4): 209-213.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Royal College of Psychiatrists)

DOI

10.1192/bja.2019.19

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Violence is a critical challenge for society and it disproportionately affects young people. Violence experienced in an intimate relationship is associated with attempted suicide, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as poorer physical health. Interventions to limit intimate partner violence, especially in adolescents and young people, are a priority. This commentary examines a systematic review and meta-analysis of educational interventions for relationship and dating violence in young people aged 12-25 years. Random-effects meta-analysis revealed a small statistical effect on knowledge, but no statistical associations with reduced violence. None of the included studies assessed health outcomes. The reviewers recommend further investigation of educational interventions in low- A nd middle-income settings, and studies with longer follow-up. © 2019 The Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescent; attitude; human; age; violence; training; ischemic heart disease; depression; behavior change; education; knowledge; suicide attempt; adolescent pregnancy; posttraumatic stress disorder; substance abuse; human relation; follow up; low birth weight; income; sexually transmitted disease; Article; outcome assessment; communication skill; fetus death; randomized controlled trial (topic); self defense; dating violence; malignant neoplasm; childhood experience; Interpersonal relations; randomised controlled trial