Interpersonal violence is associated with depression and chronic physical health problems in midlife women
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, Journal Article
Humphreys, J; Lee, KA
Published in: Issues in Mental Health Nursing
2009
This research describes interpersonal violence (IPV) exposure in a community-based sample of midlife women from three ethnic groups and explores relationships among these exposures and variables associated with health outcomes. IPV, physical health, depression, and social support were measured by self-report questionnaires. More than 33% reported a history of physical abuse or sexual abuse and at least 20% reported both. Approximately 20% experienced sexual harassment in the past year. IPV exposure was associated with more chronic health problems and depressive symptoms. IPV, whenever it occurs, is detrimental to women's health regardless of socioeconomic status or ethnicity.
Duke Scholars
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Issues in Mental Health Nursing
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ISSN
0161-2840
Publication Date
2009
Volume
30
Issue
4
Start / End Page
206 / 213
Related Subject Headings
- White People
- Surveys and Questionnaires
- Spouse Abuse
- Social Support
- Sexual Harassment
- Regression Analysis
- Nursing Methodology Research
- Nursing
- Middle Aged
- Mexican Americans
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Humphreys, J., & Lee, K. A. (2009). Interpersonal violence is associated with depression and chronic physical health problems in midlife women. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 30(4), 206–213. https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840802498136
Humphreys, J., and K. A. Lee. “Interpersonal violence is associated with depression and chronic physical health problems in midlife women.” Issues in Mental Health Nursing 30, no. 4 (2009): 206–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840802498136.
Humphreys J, Lee KA. Interpersonal violence is associated with depression and chronic physical health problems in midlife women. Issues in Mental Health Nursing. 2009;30(4):206–13.
Humphreys, J., and K. A. Lee. “Interpersonal violence is associated with depression and chronic physical health problems in midlife women.” Issues in Mental Health Nursing, vol. 30, no. 4, 2009, pp. 206–13. Manual, doi:10.1080/01612840802498136.
Humphreys J, Lee KA. Interpersonal violence is associated with depression and chronic physical health problems in midlife women. Issues in Mental Health Nursing. 2009;30(4):206–213.
Published In
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
DOI
ISSN
0161-2840
Publication Date
2009
Volume
30
Issue
4
Start / End Page
206 / 213
Related Subject Headings
- White People
- Surveys and Questionnaires
- Spouse Abuse
- Social Support
- Sexual Harassment
- Regression Analysis
- Nursing Methodology Research
- Nursing
- Middle Aged
- Mexican Americans