title: An Exploratory Study of a Computer-Assisted Abuse Awareness and Safety Planning Program for Men With Disabilities: The Men's Safer and Stronger Program.
abstract: Interpersonal violence (IPV) is a serious and often unrecognized problem for men with disabilities (MWD). However, abuse awareness programs and outcome measures have not been systematically evaluated in MWD. This article reports findings from an exploratory study (n = 31) of the Safer and Stronger Program for Men with Disabilities (Men's SSP), an audio computer-assisted self-interview (ACASI) abuse awareness program. Preliminary findings suggest it is sensitive toward detecting abuse and it allows MWD to privately and independently self-identify IPV experiences. Preliminary psychometric data on a battery of abuse and safety awareness outcome measures suggest that they are reliable in this population.
authors: a The Regional Research Institute for Human Services , Portland State University , Portland , Oregon , USA.
authors: Mary
authors: M
authors: Oschwald
authors: Emily M
authors: EM
authors: Lund
authors: Allyn
authors: A
authors: Latorre
authors: Rollin
authors: R
authors: Shelton
authors: Rosemary B
authors: RB
authors: Hughes
authors: Bob
authors: B
authors: Liston
authors: Michael C
authors: MC
authors: Flaherty
authors: Laurie E
authors: LE
authors: Powers
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001364:Awareness; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D054526:Men's Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011594:Psychometrics; D012449:Safety; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control*
keywords: Access; advocacy; attitude toward disability; gender equity; intellectual and developmental disabilities; peers; self-determination; self-esteem; strength-based perspective; trauma