title: Depression in Women Who Have Left Violent Relationships: The Unique Impact of Frequent Emotional Abuse.
abstract: Intimate partner violence (IPV) exposure has been associated with poor mental health outcomes for victims, but fewer studies have examined the unique contributions of emotional abuse to mental health. This study explored the contextual relationships between the type and frequency of IPV, community factors, and emotional health. Data were collected from a community-based IPV intervention program. Logistic regression found an increased likelihood of depression for respondents who experienced emotional abuse more than once per week (odds ratio [OR] = 4.864) and were worried about contact by the abuser (OR = 5.898). Results indicate the need for specific policy and practice attention to this issue.
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida, Tampa, USA lestefan@health.usf.edu.
authors.forename: Lianne Fuino
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Estefan
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.
authors.forename: Martha L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Coulter
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.
authors.forename: Carla
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: VandeWeerd
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003863:Depression / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D000066511:Intimate Partner Violence / Q000523:psychology*; D016015:Logistic Models; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods; D057566:Self Report; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology*; D012946:Social Welfare / Q000523:psychology; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: depression; emotional abuse; intimate partner violence