TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Relationships between psychosocial difficulties and oxidative stress biomarkers in women subject to intimate partner violence
JO  - Health and social work
A1  - Kim, Jae Yop
A1  - Lee, Ji Hyeon
A1  - Song, Hyang Joo
A1  - Kim, Dong Goo
A1  - Yim, Yeong Shin
SP  - 41
EP  - 47
VL  - 42
IS  - 1
N2  - Women subject to violence by their intimate partners often experience a range of psychosocial problems such as depression, excessive alcohol use, and stressful life events that, in turn, lead to health issues. This study examined psychosocial difficulties and oxidative stress levels in abused and non-abused Korean women and analyzed the relationship between psychosocial outcomes and oxidative stress levels. Markers were determined in 16 women (seven abused, nine non-abused). The two groups of women (abused and non-abused) were compared with respect to scores in depression, alcohol use, life stress events, and oxidative stress biomarkers using the Mann-Whitney U test. Correlations between depression, alcohol use, life stress events, and oxidative stress biomarkers were tested by the Spearman rank correlation coefficient. The abused women had significantly higher levels of oxidative stress markers and significantly lower levels of antioxidants than the non-abused women. Life stress events and oxidative biomarker levels were significantly correlated. These findings have implications for both social services providers and medical personnel when assessing abused women to ensure that they receive the most appropriate service.<br><br>© 2016 National Association of Social Workers.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0360-7283
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/hsw/hlw053
ID  - ref1
ER  -