Violence against women is strongly associated with suicide attempts: Evidence from the WHO multi-country study on women’s health and domestic violence against women

Devries, Karen; Watts, Charlotte; Yoshihama, Mieko; Kiss, Lígia; Schraiber, Lília Blima; Deyessa, Negussie; Heise, Lori; Durand, Júlia; Mbwambo, Jessie; Jansen, Henrica A. F. M.; Berhane, Yemane; Ellsberg, Mary; Garcia-Moreno, Claudı́a; Team, Who Multi-Country Study

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2011.05.006

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“…Nonetheless, due to the high prevalence of interrelation marriage in the present study's statistical population, the two groups were not significantly different in terms of these factors. In line with some other studies (8,12,17), the prevalence of psychological abuse was higher than the other types of spouse-related violence in this study. The results of a systematic review showed that constant exposure to psychological violence alone is sufficient for consequences such as depression, the sense of not being in control of the situation, and suicidal ideations in females (25).…”

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“…The higher prevalence of suicide attempts in females can be due to reasons, such as wanting their inner pain or psychache to be heard (6). There are many risk factors for female's suicide attempt, including young age, poor economic status (7), psychological disorders, family history of suicide attempts (6), spouse-related violence, and family conflicts (8). However, not all individuals involved in such conflicts attempt suicide, since they may have protective capacities that those, who attempt suicide often lack.…”

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The Effect of Resilience and Stress Coping Styles on Suicide Attempts in Females Reporting Spouse-Related Abuse

Hajian¹,

Kasaeinia²,

Doulabi³

2018

Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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Background: Spouse-related abuse involves a wide range of behaviors by the partner and has many debilitating consequences for the victim, such as suicide attempt. Objectives: The aim of this study was to predict the effect of resilience and stress coping styles on the likelihood of suicide attempt in females reporting spouse-related abuse. Methods: The present descriptive comparative study was conducted on 150 female victims of spouse-related abuse in the city of Ilam, Iran, during year 2016. They were matched in two groups with and without a history of suicide attempt over the past 12 months. Data collection tools included the world health organization violence against women instrument, the connor-davidson resilience scale, and the coping inventory for stressful situations. Purposive and snowball methods were used. The obtained data was analyzed using the SPSS-21 software. Results: No significant differences were observed between the two groups in terms of the frequency and severity of exposure to different forms of violence. The mean scores of resilience (P < 0.001; -13.03 to -6.34) and problem-oriented coping style (P = 0.004, -7.65 to -1.46) were significantly higher in females without a history of suicide attempt compared to the other group. For every unit increase in the resilience score, the likelihood of not attempting suicide increased by 1.134, and for every unit increase in the avoidance style score, the likelihood of not attempting suicide decreased by 0.931. This effect remained significant with the addition of demographic variables. Conclusions: A high level of resilience and the use of problem-oriented coping have a major role in reducing the likelihood of suicide attempt in females subjected to violence. Introducing couples to coping strategies, problem solving, and anger management is an integral part of life skills education.

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confidence: 92%

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confidence: 99%

The Effect of Resilience and Stress Coping Styles on Suicide Attempts in Females Reporting Spouse-Related Abuse

Hajian¹,

Kasaeinia²,

Doulabi³

2018

Iran J Psychiatry Behav Sci

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“…That is why it is important to visualize the vulnerability of boys to sexual abuse, but also to study the impact it has on the process by which boys who become violent men often target women. An understanding of how stigma, shame, somatic and mental-health consequences, and suicide and homicide due to abuse affect women and strategies to prevent these occurrences should be include in the education of both sexes [18,19]. …”

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‘Even though a man takes the major role, he has no right to abuse’: future male leaders’ views on gender-based violence in Sri Lanka

Darj

Wijewardena

Lindmark

et al. 2017

Global Health Action

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Background: Distinct gender roles influence gender inequality and build the foundation for gender-based violence. Violence against women is a major public health problem in all societies, and a violation of human rights. Prevalence surveys on gender-based violence have been published from Sri Lanka, but qualitative studies on men’s perceptions are lacking. Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore young educated Sri Lankan men’s perceptions of violence against women. Methods: Seven focus-group discussions were held. Men at the end of their university studies were purposefully selected. A topic guide was used, covering various scenarios of violence against women. Qualitative content analysis was carried out. Results: Four categories were developed through the analytic process: fixed gender roles – patriarchal values are accepted in society, female mobility control, and slowly changing attitudes; violence not accepted but still exists – sexual harassment exists everywhere, different laws for different people, female tolerance of violence, and men’s right to punish; multiple factors cause violence – alcohol, violent behavior is inherited, violence culturally accepted, low education, and lack of communication; and prevention of violence against women – both parents must engage and socialize girls and boys equally, life skills education, premarital counselling, working places value clarification, and more women in politics and boards are suggested. Conclusions: Medical and management students, possible future male leaders of the country, have suggestions of prevention strategies in life skills to reduce gender-based violence and to increase knowledge of health consequences with the aim of changing attitudes.

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“…A history of physical, psychological and sexual abuse is an established risk factor for mental disorders such as depression and posttraumatic stress in women whether pregnant or not [2,7,9,10]. In addition, research indicates that being an immigrant is associated with an increased risk for mental health problems [11][12][13].…”

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Emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and the association with symptoms of depression and posttraumatic stress in a multi-ethnic pregnant population in southern Sweden

Wangel

Ryding

Schei

et al. 2016

Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare

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Results Of 1003 women, 78.6% were native and 21.4% were non-native Swedish-speakers.Native and non-native Swedish-speakers experienced a similar proportion of lifetime abuse.Moderate emotional and physical abuse in childhood was significantly more common among non-native Swedish-speakers. While sexual abuse in adulthood was significantly more prevalent among native Swedish-speakers. Emotional and sexual abuse were significantly associated with symptoms of depression for both natives and non-natives. Physical abuse was significantly associated with symptoms of depression for non-natives only. All types of abuse were significantly associated with symptoms of PTS for both native and non-native Swedishspeakers. Adding ethnicity to the multiple binary regression analyses did not really alter the association between the different types of abuse and symptoms of depression and PTS. ConclusionThe prevalence of lifetime abuse did not differ significantly for native and nonnative Swedish-speakers but there were significant differences on a more detailed level.Abuse was associated with symptoms of depression and PTS. Being a non-native Swedishspeaker did not influence the association much.

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Violence against women is strongly associated with suicide attempts: Evidence from the WHO multi-country study on women’s health and domestic violence against women

Cited by 462 publications

References 52 publications

The Effect of Resilience and Stress Coping Styles on Suicide Attempts in Females Reporting Spouse-Related Abuse

The Effect of Resilience and Stress Coping Styles on Suicide Attempts in Females Reporting Spouse-Related Abuse

‘Even though a man takes the major role, he has no right to abuse’: future male leaders’ views on gender-based violence in Sri Lanka

Emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and the association with symptoms of depression and posttraumatic stress in a multi-ethnic pregnant population in southern Sweden

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