title: The impact of different types of intimate partner violence on the mental and physical health of women in different ethnic groups.
abstract: Intimate partner violence, including threats, stalking, emotional, physical, and sexual assault by a spouse or partner, has significant influences on the well-being of women of all racial and social backgrounds. This study of a nationally representative sample of women from varying racial and ethnic groups examined specific types of violent acts on health and well-being. An association between intimate partner violence and poor physical and mental health was found. Types of partner violence also had different associations with the well-being of women of different racial and ethnic backgrounds. Social and demographic factors played an important role in moderating women's outcomes. Suggestions for future studies are discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48106, USA. ktlacey@umich.edu
authors.forename: Krim K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Lacey
authors.forename: Melnee Dilworth
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: McPherson
authors.forename: Preethy S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Samuel
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Powell Sears
authors.forename: Doreen
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Head
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008603:Mental Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D016387:Women's Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D055815:Young Adult