Citation

Humphreys J, Lee KA. Issues Ment. Health Nurs. 2009; 30(4): 206-213.

Affiliation

Department of Family Health Care Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, California 94143-0606, USA. humphreys@nursing.ucsf.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/01612840802498136

PMID

19363725

Abstract

This research describes interpersonal violence (IPV) exposure in a community-based sample of midlife women from three ethnic groups and explores relationships among these exposures and variables associated with health outcomes. IPV, physical health, depression, and social support were measured by self-report questionnaires. More than 33% reported a history of physical abuse or sexual abuse and at least 20% reported both. Approximately 20% experienced sexual harassment in the past year. IPV exposure was associated with more chronic health problems and depressive symptoms. IPV, whenever it occurs, is detrimental to women's health regardless of socioeconomic status or ethnicity.

Language: en