The global prevalence of intimate partner homicide: a systematic review

Stöckl, Heidi; Devries, Karen; Rotstein, Alexandra; Abrahams, Naeemah; Campbell, Jacquelyn C.; Watts, Charlotte; Moreno, Carmen

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(13)61030-2

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“…Furthermore, it is likely that these estimates are conservative because of the quality of the information. Nevertheless, the 66 countries participating in the data gathering effort show that the main risk of homicide among women comes from their partner 19 . On the other hand, women who kill their partners normally act in self-defense.…”

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Violência de gênero: comparação da mortalidade por agressão em mulheres com e sem notificação prévia de violência

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Violência de gênero: comparação da mortalidade por agressão em mulheres com e sem notificação prévia de violência

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“…Common health consequences of IPV include: acute injuries (Sheridan & Nash, 2007), chronic diseases (Campbell, 2002), gynaecological problems (McCauley et al, 1995), and homicide (Stockl et al, 2013). While the physical effects of HIV could manifest only some time after transmission, HIV-infected people are more susceptible to opportunistic infections and experience sideeffects of chronic medication, especially if they are not virally supressed.…”

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Intimate partner violence, HIV, and mental health: a triple epidemic of global proportions

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Heerden

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International Review of Psychiatry

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global health problem of epidemic proportions, affecting a third of women across the globe and as many as 60% in heavily affected regions of Africa. There is strong evidence that risk of IPV is heightened in HIV-infected women, and emerging evidence linking experiencing IPV and/or HIV to a higher likelihood of experiencing mental health problems. This triple burden makes women in Africa, living in the epicentre of HIV, all the more vulnerable. In this synthesis, this study reviewed literature pertaining to the overlap of IPV, HIV, and mental health problems. It presents a series of geographical maps illustrating the heavy burden of IPV and HIV globally, and how these coincide with a growing prevalence of mental health problems in Africa. Furthermore, it presents evidence on: the association between IPV and HIV, shared risk factors, and health consequences. This synthesis sheds light on the fact that $30% of women are affected by these three burdens concurrently, and the need for intervention is essential. Promising large scale interventions which have taken place in Africa are described, and evidence is presented in support of integrated versus targeted screening. ARTICLE HISTORY

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“…Compared to men victimized by IPV, women are more likely to have serious injuries. [1][2][3] Of importance, more than one in 10 homicides is perpetrated by an intimate partner, and more than a third of female homicides are perpetrated by partners. 1 Even though several studies have shown higher prevalence rates of domestic violence among Latino populations as compared to other ethnic groups, 4,5 only scarce data on the subject are available in Latin America 4,6,7 .…”

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“…[1][2][3] Of importance, more than one in 10 homicides is perpetrated by an intimate partner, and more than a third of female homicides are perpetrated by partners. 1 Even though several studies have shown higher prevalence rates of domestic violence among Latino populations as compared to other ethnic groups, 4,5 only scarce data on the subject are available in Latin America 4,6,7 . According to a recent WHO report, Brazil ranks seventh in female homicide rates among 84 countries of the world, surpassing most of its South American neighbors except Colombia, all European countries except Russia, and all African and Arabic countries.…”

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Intimate partner violence trends in Brazil: data from two waves of the Brazilian National Alcohol and Drugs Survey

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Laranjeira

Viana

et al. 2016

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.

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Objective: To compare intimate partner violence (IPV) prevalence rates in 2006 and 2012 in a nationally representative household sample in Brazil. The associations between IPV and substance use were also investigated. Methods: IPV was assessed using the Conflict Tactic Scale-R in two waves (2006/2012) of the Brazilian Alcohol and Drugs Survey. Weighted prevalence rates and adjusted logistic regression models were calculated. Results: Prevalence rates of IPV victimization decreased significantly, especially among women (8.8 to 6.3%). The rates of IPV perpetration also decreased significantly (10.6 to 8.4% for the overall sample and 9.2 to 6.1% in men), as well as the rates of bidirectional violence (by individuals who were simultaneously victims and perpetrators of violence) (3.2 to 2.4% for the overall sample). Alcohol increased the likelihood of being a victim (odds ratio [OR] = 1.6) and perpetrator (OR = 2.4) of IPV. Use of illicit drugs increased up to 4.5 times the likelihood of being a perpetrator. Conclusions: In spite of the significant reduction in most types of IPV between 2006 and 2012, violence perpetrated by women was not significantly reduced, and the current national rates are still high. Further, this study suggests that use of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs plays a major role in IPV. Prevention initiatives must take drug misuse into consideration.

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The global prevalence of intimate partner homicide: a systematic review

Abstract: WHO, Sigrid Rausing Trust, and the UK Economic and Social Research Council.

Cited by 732 publications

References 23 publications

Violência de gênero: comparação da mortalidade por agressão em mulheres com e sem notificação prévia de violência

Violência de gênero: comparação da mortalidade por agressão em mulheres com e sem notificação prévia de violência

Intimate partner violence, HIV, and mental health: a triple epidemic of global proportions

Intimate partner violence trends in Brazil: data from two waves of the Brazilian National Alcohol and Drugs Survey

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