Relation of domestic violence to health status among Hispanic women.
J Health Care Poor Underserved
; 20(2): 569-82, 2009 May.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19395850
ABSTRACT
Little research has addressed the association of domestic violence (DV) with physical and mental health in Hispanic women. We conducted a cross-sectional study with 146 Hispanic women patients in 2002 at an urban family medicine practice. Twenty-one percent of the women were identified as current victims of DV. Two-fifths of victims (41.9%) experienced physical and/or sexual abuse. Approximately two-thirds (64.5%) had depressive symptoms. Poorer mental health was associated with all forms of abuse. Relatively low socioeconomic status and acculturation level may lead to disparities in obtaining services for DV intervention. Culturally appropriate protocols are needed in primary care settings to prevent and intervene among Hispanic women at risk for DV.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Hispanic or Latino
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Health Status
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Domestic Violence
Type of study:
Guideline
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Equity_inequality
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Patient_preference
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Health Care Poor Underserved
Journal subject:
SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States