Comparisons of intimate partner violence among partners in same-sex and opposite-sex relationships in the United States.
Using 2005-2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data, we examined intimate partner violence (IPV) by same-sex and opposite-sex relationships and by Metropolitan Statistical Area status. Same-sex victims differed from opposite-sex victims in some forms of IPV prevalence, and urban same-sex victims had increased odds of poor self-perceived health status (adjusted odds ratio=2.41; 95% confidence interval=1.17, 4.94). Same-sex and opposite-sex victims experienced similar poor health outcomes, underscoring the need both of inclusive service provision and consideration of sexual orientation in population-based research.
Blosnich
John R
JR
Department of Community Medicine, West Virginia University, PO Box 9190, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA. jblosnich@hsc.wvu.edu
Bossarte
Robert M
RM
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D018452:Homosexuality, Female / Q000523:psychology; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016017:Odds Ratio; D015995:Prevalence; D012649:Self Concept; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014481:United States