TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Alcohol and domestic violence: a cross-over study in residences of individuals in Brazil
JO  - Journal of family violence
A1  - de Campos Moreira, Taís
A1  - Ferigolo, Maristela
A1  - Fernandes, Simone
A1  - Barros, Xênia
A1  - Mazoni, Cláudia
A1  - Noto, Ana
A1  - Galduróz, José
A1  - Barros, Helena
SP  - 465
EP  - 471
VL  - 26
IS  - 6
N2  - The objective of this study was to investigate psychological or physical violence associated with the use of alcohol, in residences of individuals in Brazil and, also describe the social characteristics of aggressors and victims. Therefore, this study expects to contribute to studies in Brazil that seek to clarify the relations between alcohol and violence in residences. A total of 454 respondents, 12-65 years old, were assessed, they were sorted by the Kish method, and the residences randomly. The SAMHSA questionnaire was utilized after translated and adapted to Brazilian conditions. 26% of the individuals reported psychological violence, and 16% reported physical violence. The study's main results set the differences in the reports for physical violence (OR 7, 95% CI: 4-13) and psychological violence (OR 5, 95% CI: 3-8) in residences where someone arrived or became intoxicated with alcohol ( P &lt; 0.05). 50% of the aggressors were under the effects of alcohol, and 77% of the victims were relatives of their aggressors. Acts of violence are not necessarily associated with alcohol consumption. Men and women reported acts of domestic violence; psychological violence was the most prevalent form. Men are currently the primary aggressors, while women are primarily the victims<p /> 
LA  - en
SN  - 0885-7482
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10896-011-9381-5
ID  - ref1
ER  -