Embodiment-related risk factors for Posttraumatic Stress, Anxiety and Depression in female victims of intimate partner violence

Machorrinho, Joana; Veiga, Guida; Santos, Graça; Marmeleira, José

doi:10.1080/15299732.2021.1989109

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“…In the literature, it has been determined that women who are inflicted violence by their partners are more at risk of psychological symptoms such as depression and anxiety. 19,[21][22][23] It was determined that the domestic violence exposure and depression levels of the women who participated in this study were low. Some sociodemographic characteristics affected depression by 32% and domestic violence by 46%.…”

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confidence: 99%

Kadına Yönelik Aile İçi Şiddet ve Depresyon Arasındaki İlişki

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Yıldırım

Işık

2023

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Objective: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between domestic violence towards women and depression. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was carried out with 464 married women. A Descriptive Information Form, the Domestic Violence Scale and Beck Depression Inventory were used as the data collection instruments. In the statistical analysis, frequencies, percentages, means, ANOVA, t-test, correlation analysis and regression analysis were utilized. Results: The mean domestic violence and depression scores of the women were found to be low. There was a positive and significant relationship between domestic violence and depression. Factors such as the age of the woman and her spouse, status of being subjected to violence, employment status, educational level and form of marriage were determined as factors that were effective on domestic violence and depression. Conclusion: Domestic violence is a significant factor leading women to experience depression. It is believed that it is needed to create social policies regarding the problem of violence, develop awareness in healthcare professionals, and healthcare professionals need to take responsibility regarding violence in their professional lives.

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Kadına Yönelik Aile İçi Şiddet ve Depresyon Arasındaki İlişki

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2023

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“…Future studies should adapt this psycho-adventure multicomponent program to the real needs of those women presenting a psychopathological disorder. This is especially important for those participants who have a depressive disorder (e.g., Major Depressive Disorder) because, as mentioned above, this mental health problem represents a common comorbid condition in women victims of gender violence (Chen et al, 2022; Garcia et al, 2021; Machorrinho et al, 2022; Mugoya et al, 2020; Stylianou, 2018; Yuan & Hesketh, 2021) becoming a key target for both intervention with women victims of IPV (Echeburúa et al, 2013; Resick et al, 2008) and wilderness adventure intervention (Bowen & Neill, 2013; Bowen et al, 2016). Moreover, because the effect sizes were small to medium, it is needed to reproduce these results in large samples for replicability reasons and to examine the maintenance of the initial changes with long-term follow-ups.…”

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Psychological and Adventure-based Multicomponent Therapeutic Program for Victims of Intimate Partner Violence: A Pilot Study

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J Interpers Violence

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global health problem with different negative consequences for women’s mental health. This pilot study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a multicomponent intervention for battered women using a comparison group design to analyze improvement in self-esteem, self-concept, self-efficacy, body dissatisfaction, and depression. The intervention consisted of an eight-session multicomponent intervention program based on the combination of group psychological therapy and adventure activities. The study sample originally consisted of 34 women IPV victims. Self-report psychological assessment was conducted during the pre-test and post-test while interviews were conducted during the post-test among the experimental group. The results of this pilot study suggest the efficacy of the cognitive-behavioral multicomponent intervention on self-esteem, self-efficacy, and depression in the IPV victims from the experimental group. We conclude that these findings support the efficacy of this psychological intervention program. Practical implications and suggestions are also discussed.

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“…The study of the associations between mental health and embodiment-related variables among victims of IPV has gained paramount importance (Machorrinho et al, 2021b(Machorrinho et al, , 2022. Although there is increasing research on therapeutic and preventive interventions for victims of trauma, highlighting body-mind interactions and their influence on victims' health, trauma recovery, and quality of life, the necessary adaptations for victims of IPV were yet scarcely attended (Van der Kolk, 2015;Marmeleira et al, 2023).…”

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“…In conclusion, FOM, an 8-week Psychomotor therapy program seems to be a feasible and highly accepted therapeutic intervention for female victims of IPV living in shelters. Most importantly, this program showed to be effective in reducing bodily dissociation among participants, which is suggested to prospectively contribute to their mental health and quality of life (Machorrinho et al, 2021b).…”

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“…Importantly, body disownership and bodily dissociation have been pointed out as responsible for the development of PTSD symptoms, the restriction of treatment outcomes, and the prognoses of IPV victims (Ataria, 2018;Tschoeke et al, 2019). Bodily dissociation can include difficulty with the identification and expression of emotions, and also represents a risk factor for the development of anxiety and depression symptoms in female victims of IPV (Machorrinho et al, 2021b). Dissociation often emerges as a defense psychological mechanism, to protect the bodily self and to cope with pain and trauma (Price, 2007).…”

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Feel-Own-Move: a psychomotor therapy program for victims of intimate partner violence living in shelter homes. Feasibility and effects on mental health, bodily dissociation, and quality of life

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IntroductionIntimate partner violence (IPV) is a worldwide concern, impacting victims’ mental health, physical health, and quality of life. High rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, bodily dissociation, and somatic symptoms have been found in victims of IPV, with an important impact on the chronicity of impairments and on the outcomes of psychological interventions. Therapeutic interventions available in shelter homes for victims are scarce in addressing their body–mind needs therefore asking for better empirical research. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and effects of Feel-Own-Move (FOM), an 8-week psychomotor therapy program for victims of IPV, on their mental health, levels of bodily dissociation, and general quality of life.MethodsA within-subject repeated measures design was used to evaluate the intervention effects, and feasibility results were analyzed.ResultsSeventeen women completed the program (mean age 42.8 years, range 21–64). Results showed a significant decrease in levels of bodily dissociation, with FOM having a large effect size. The intervention also had a large effect size at increasing the environment domain of quality of life, although no statistically significant differences were found. FOM ended with excellent rates of reach, adherence, acceptability, and satisfaction. A positive retention rate was also found.DiscussionIn conclusion, FOM seems to be a feasible psychomotor therapy intervention for female victims of IPV living in shelters. Importantly, this program showed to be effective in reducing bodily dissociation among participants, which is suggested to prospectively contribute to their mental health and quality of life.

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Embodiment-related risk factors for Posttraumatic Stress, Anxiety and Depression in female victims of intimate partner violence

Cited by 7 publications

References 49 publications

Kadına Yönelik Aile İçi Şiddet ve Depresyon Arasındaki İlişki

Kadına Yönelik Aile İçi Şiddet ve Depresyon Arasındaki İlişki

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Psychological and Adventure-based Multicomponent Therapeutic Program for Victims of Intimate Partner Violence: A Pilot Study

Feel-Own-Move: a psychomotor therapy program for victims of intimate partner violence living in shelter homes. Feasibility and effects on mental health, bodily dissociation, and quality of life

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