Assessing for Abuse During Pregnancy

McFarlane, Judith; Parker, Barbara; Soeken, Karen L.; Bullock, Linda

doi:10.1001/jama.1992.03480230068030

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“…Again, consistent with other research findings 'criminal history' was a significant predictor along with pregnancy, and choke. Pregnancy has been found by many researchers to be a risk factor for DA (Taillieu & Brownbridge, 2010;Jasinski, 2004), McFarlane, Parker, Soeken, Bullock. (1992) reported a 17% prevalence rate of physical or sexual abuse during pregnancy.…”

Section: Running Head: Individual Predictive Validity Of the Uk's DV mentioning

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Exploration of the risk factors contained within the UK’s existing domestic abuse risk assessment tool (DASH): do these risk factors have individual predictive validity regarding recidivism?

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McManus

Brian

et al. 2017

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Purpose-Risk factors contained in the existing UK Domestic Abuse (DA) risk assessment tool (DASH) were explored for individual predictive validity of DA recidivism using data from Devon and Cornwall Constabulary.Methodology-1441 DA perpetrators were monitored over a 12 month period, and 270 (18.7%) went on to commit a further DA offence. The individual risk factors which were associated and predictive of increased risk of recidivism were identified.Findings-Only four of the individual risk factors were significantly associated with an increased risk of DA recidivism, 'criminal history'; 'problems with alcohol', 'separation', and 'frightened'. Therefore, 21 of the risk factor items analysed could not discriminate between non-recidivist and recidivist perpetrators. Only two risk factors were able to significantly predict the recidivist group when compared to the non-recidivist group. These were identified as 'criminal history' and 'separated'. Of those who did commit a further DA offence in the following 12 months, 133 were violent and 137 were non-violent. The risk factors associated with these types of recidivism are identified Originality-This is the first large scale validation of the individual risk factors contained within the UK's DA risk assessment tool. It should be noted that the validity of the DASH tool itself was not examined within the current study.Acknowledgements: We would like to thank the following persons for their assistance with this research: Paul Northcott, and Carola Saunders.

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Section: Running Head: Individual Predictive Validity Of the Uk's DV mentioning

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Exploration of the risk factors contained within the UK’s existing domestic abuse risk assessment tool (DASH): do these risk factors have individual predictive validity regarding recidivism?

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McManus

Brian

et al. 2017

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“…Eligible partcipants were English-speaking women, < 31 weeks gestation, reporting abuse within the last 12 months, and currently enrolled in a perinatal home visiting program of a participating health department. Women were screened for IPV with the Abuse Assessment Screen 23 and the Women's Experience in Battering scale to assess study eligibility. 24 During the baseline visit, which took place during pregnancy, women completed measures specific to experiencing violence during the perinatal period (i.e., the Conflicts Tactic Scale), 25 and maternal mental health (i.e., the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale).…”

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Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy and Adverse Neonatal Outcomes in Low-Income Women

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Bullock

Sharps

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Journal of Women's Health

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Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects an estimated 1.5 million U.S. women annually. IPV impacts maternal and neonatal health with higher rates of depression and low birth weight (LBW). Less studied is experiencing IPV and delivering a small for gestational age (SGA) baby. SGA neonates are at increased risk of developmental and behavioral problems. The negative sequelae persist into adulthood with increased rates of diabetes mellitus and coronary heart disease. Methods: In a sample of 239 pregnant women experiencing IPV, in urban and rural settings, we examined cross-sectional associations of severity of IPV and neonatal outcomes (i.e., birth weight and gestational age). Severity of IPV was measured by the Conflict Tactics Scale 2 and neonatal outcomes were collected at the time of delivery. Results: Outcomes were collected on 194 neonates; 14.9% (n = 29) were classified as LBW, 19.1% (n = 37) classified as SGA, and 9.8% (n = 19) as LBW and SGA. Women reporting higher severity of IPV during pregnancy had a greater likelihood of delivering an SGA neonate (odds ratio [OR] 4.81; 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 1.86-12.47), and LBW neonate (OR 4.20;. Conclusions: In a sample of pregnant women experiencing perinatal IPV, women experiencing greater severities of IPV were more likely to deliver a neonate with an adverse outcome. Early recognition and intervention of IPV is essential to reduce disparities in birth outcomes and long-term health outcomes for these neonates.

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“…Other studies report lower rates of physical or sexual violence among Hispanics than among Whites. 2,19,20 These studies provided Spanish interviews and thus may have included a wider range of acculturation levels. Finally, no differences were found between Hispanics and Whites in 2 population-based studies representing a national sample (n=800) 16 and an urban sample (n=379).…”

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Prevalence and predictors of physical partner abuse among Mexican American women

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Vega²

2001

Am J Public Health

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OBJECTIVES: This study determined the lifetime prevalence of physical abuse by a current partner among women of Mexican origin and assessed factors associated with abuse. METHODS: Data are for a subsample of 1155 women with current partners from a larger population-based cross-sectional survey of US residents of Mexican origin. RESULTS: The self-reported prevalence of physical abuse by a current partner was 10.7%. In multivariate analysis, factors associated with physical abuse included US birthplace (odds ratio = 2.1; 95% confidence interval = 1.24, 3.56), young age, urban residence, and having 4 or more children. Social support and regular church attendance were protective. CONCLUSIONS: The self-reported prevalence of physical abuse among Mexican American women is high. US birth is associated with increased risk of abuse. Community-based prevention efforts should be aimed at this population.

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Assessing for Abuse During Pregnancy

Cited by 793 publications

References 14 publications

Exploration of the risk factors contained within the UK’s existing domestic abuse risk assessment tool (DASH): do these risk factors have individual predictive validity regarding recidivism?

Exploration of the risk factors contained within the UK’s existing domestic abuse risk assessment tool (DASH): do these risk factors have individual predictive validity regarding recidivism?

Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy and Adverse Neonatal Outcomes in Low-Income Women

Prevalence and predictors of physical partner abuse among Mexican American women

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