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Prevalence and predictors of physical partner abuse among Mexican American women

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  • Lown, E.A.
  • Vega, W.A.

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Objectives. This study determined the lifetime prevalence of physical abuse by a current partner among women of Mexican origin and assessed factors associated with abuse. Methods. Data are for a subsample of 1155 women with current partners from a larger population-based cross-sectional survey of US residents of Mexican origin. Results. The self-reported prevalence of physical abuse by a current partner was 10.7%. In multivariate analysis, factors associated with physical abuse included US birthplace (odds ratio=2.1;95% confidence interval=1.24, 3.56), young age, urban residence, and having 4 or more children. Social support and regular church attendance were protective. Conclusions. The self-reported prevalence of physical abuse among Mexican American women is high. US birth is associated with increased risk of abuse. Community-based prevention efforts should be aimed at this population.

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  • Lown, E.A. & Vega, W.A., 2001. "Prevalence and predictors of physical partner abuse among Mexican American women," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 91(3), pages 441-445.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2001:91:3:441-445_4
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    1. Carol B. Cunradi & Raul Caetano & William R. Ponicki & Harrison J. Alter, 2021. "Interrelationships of Economic Stressors, Mental Health Problems, Substance Use, and Intimate Partner Violence among Hispanic Emergency Department Patients: The Role of Language-Based Acculturation," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(22), pages 1-13, November.
    2. Dorothee M. Dietrich & Jessica M. Schuett, 2013. "Culture of Honor and Attitudes Toward Intimate Partner Violence in Latinos," SAGE Open, , vol. 3(2), pages 21582440134, May.
    3. Millett, Lina Sapokaite & Seay, Kristen D. & Kohl, Patricia L., 2015. "A national study of intimate partner violence risk among female caregivers involved in the child welfare system: The role of nativity, acculturation, and legal status," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 48(C), pages 60-69.

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