Childhood Victimization and its Impact on Coping Behaviors for Victims of Intimate Partner Violence

Popescu, Marciana; Drumm, Rene; Dewan, Smita; Rusu, Corneliu

doi:10.1007/s10896-010-9317-5

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“…In contrast to other studies, e.g. Popescu and colleagues [ 23 ], we found no differences regarding exposure to childhood violence between the groups, and the majority reported such experiences. Consistent with previous research on the risk of repeated violence [ 48 ], most women in both groups had also experienced some kind of violence in a previous intimate relationship.…”

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“…Alcohol consumption has been identified as a risk factor but also as a consequence of IPV [ 22 ]. In addition, violence exposure during childhood has been associated with higher risk of IPV victimization in adulthood [ 22 ], as well as with help-seeking patterns [ 23 ]. Having children has been contradictory associated with help-seeking.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Intimate partner violence and help-seeking – a cross-sectional study of women in Sweden

2013

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BackgroundIntimate partner violence (IPV) is a global public health concern with possible detrimental consequences for its victims. Studies have found prevalence rates of 15 to 71% for IPV. There is evidence that IPV exposed women perceive barriers to help-seeking and many remain undetected by care givers and authorities. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine IPV exposed women in relation to help-seeking versus non help-seeking from the social services or women’s shelters with regard to social and psychological characteristics as well as relationship with the perpetrator and type of violence exposure.MethodsTwo groups of Swedish IPV exposed women were included: non help-seekers (n = 128) were recruited through ads in newspapers, while help-seekers (n = 347) were recruited from four social service sites and twenty women’s shelters around Sweden. Participants were assessed with questionnaires regarding age, education, occupation and relation to the perpetrator as well as validated instruments measuring psychological distress, psychosocial functioning alcohol use and violence. Analyses were made using Chi2 and multivariate logistic regression.ResultsHelp-seekers had significantly more often children together with the perpetrator than non help-seekers (64% and 29% respectively) and a high association was found in the fully adjusted model (Adj. OR = 5.46 95% CI 2.99-9.97). Many women in both groups reported a poor social situation and high levels of psychological distress, although more psychological distress was associated with elevated odds for help-seeking (Adj. OR = 2.83 95% CI 1.84-4.34). No differences were found between the groups regarding violence exposure and most women in both groups had experienced severe violence from an intimate partner (95% to 98%).ConclusionsResults indicate a high problem load among women who had not contacted the social services or women’s shelters due to IPV, and that non help-seekers had similar experiences of severe IPV as help-seekers. This stresses a need to identify IPV exposed women outside specialized settings within the social services and women’s shelters. Asking about partner violence in various health and social care settings could be a feasible strategy to identify battered women and provide them with alternatives for help that ultimately could lead to a life without violence.

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Intimate partner violence and help-seeking – a cross-sectional study of women in Sweden

2013

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“…Although we did not test this theory directly, our findings revealed that women who experienced more CA and NSP tend to have high IPV and stress, which in turn increases the likelihood of depressive symptoms but decreases social support. This finding is consistent with the existing literature, which reports that childhood victimization significantly increased the likelihood of adult depression (Klumparendt et al, 2019) and seeking professional help (Popescu et al, 2010). It may be possible that when the individual becomes unable to handle the stress of everyday life, the hopelessness and/or helplessness can place one at risk for depressive symptoms.…”

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Mediating Roles of Intimate Partner Violence, Stress, and Social Support on Depressive Symptoms Among Thai Women

Thananowan

Vongsirimas

Kedcham

2020

J Interpers Violence

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Prior research has shown that intimate partner violence (IPV), stress, and social support are associated with depressive symptoms. However, a possible mediating role of these variables linking depressive symptoms has not been fully investigated in Thailand. This study was conducted to assess the mediating roles of IPV, stress, and social support in the relationships between childhood abuse (CA), number of sexual partners (NSP), and depressive symptoms among 400 Thai women attending gynecology clinics. Results indicated that IPV was significantly positively correlated with stress and depressive symptoms but negatively correlated with social support. CA and NSP were significantly positively correlated with IPV, stress, and depressive symptoms, but negatively correlated with social support. Structural equation models (SEMs) showed that not only did IPV severity exhibit significantly indirect effect on depressive symptoms ( β = .178; p < .05), but it also had a significant, positive total effect on depressive symptoms ( β = .252; p < .05). In particular, IPV severity had the fully mediating effect on depressive symptoms through social support ( β = –.204; p < .05) and stress ( β = .158; p < .05). CA severity and NSP exhibited the significant indirect effect on depressive symptoms through IPV severity, stress, and social support. All the models analyzed showed that stress had an important mediator role ( β = .583; p < .05) on depressive symptoms. The model fitted very well to the empirical data and explained 53% of variance. Findings affirmed the important role of these mediators as well as the need to design interventions for reducing stress or increasing support for women experiencing IPV. Utilizing an empowerment approach among female outpatients to decrease stress and depressive symptoms is recommended.

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“…For example, women who have a history of injection drug use may be connected with other services, including harm reduction or mental health, which may open opportunities to receive help for violence. Previous research in a Swedish cohort similarly found that women who reported experiencing childhood violence were more likely to seek help after experiencing intimate partner violence (Popescu et al, 2010), although this connection was theorized to represent an internal resilience, which was not significant in our analysis. Furthermore, our finding that experiencing sexism predicted help-seeking may be explained by a linkage between experiencing sexism and poor mental health, prompting a previous connection to mental health care (Moradi & Funderburk, 2006); or, it may signal an understanding of violent acts in their lives and that they have less acceptance of violent and/or sexist behaviors (Rollero et al, 2019).…”

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Help-Seeking to Cope With Experiences of Violence Among Women Living With HIV in Canada

Gormley

Nicholson

Parry

et al. 2021

Violence Against Women

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Using baseline data from a community-collaborative cohort of women living with HIV in Canada, we assessed the prevalence and correlates of help-seeking among 1,057 women who reported experiencing violence in adulthood (≥16 years). After violence, 447 (42%) sought help, while 610 (58%) did not. Frequently accessed supports included health care providers ( n = 313, 70%), family/friends ( n = 244, 55%), and non-HIV community organizations ( n = 235, 53%). All accessed supports were perceived as helpful. Independent correlates of help-seeking included reporting a previous mental health diagnosis, a history of injection drug use, experiencing childhood violence, and experiencing sexism. We discuss considerations for better supporting women who experience violence.

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Childhood Victimization and its Impact on Coping Behaviors for Victims of Intimate Partner Violence

Cited by 18 publications

References 41 publications

Intimate partner violence and help-seeking – a cross-sectional study of women in Sweden

Intimate partner violence and help-seeking – a cross-sectional study of women in Sweden

Mediating Roles of Intimate Partner Violence, Stress, and Social Support on Depressive Symptoms Among Thai Women

Help-Seeking to Cope With Experiences of Violence Among Women Living With HIV in Canada

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