Birthplace, culture, self-esteem, and intimate partner violence among community-dwelling Hispanic women.
The purpose of this study was to explore variations in demographics, culture, self-esteem, and intimate partner violence among Hispanic women according to birthplace, and to identify factors associated with these differences in intimate partner violence (IPV). Baseline data from a randomized control trial testing the efficacy of an HIV prevention program were used. Path analyses identified differences in IPV between Colombian women and women from other Central/South American countries. Self-esteem was the only factor associated with these differences. Interventions addressing the unique needs of Hispanic women from different subgroups are needed.
1University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, Coral Gables, FL 33124, USA. rosagonzalez@miami.edu
Rosa M
RM
Gonzalez-Guarda
Amber L
AL
Vermeesch
Aubrey L
AL
Florom-Smith
Brian E
BE
McCabe
Nilda P
NP
Peragallo
D000328:Adult; D018585:Battered Women; D002489:Central America; D003105:Colombia; D003469:Culture; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000208:ethnology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012649:Self Concept; D012747:Sexual Partners; D013020:South America; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000208:ethnology*; D014481:United States