A cross-sectional analysis of women’s mental health problems: examining the association with different types of violence among a sample of Brazilian mothers

摘要

BackgroundMental health problems are the major cause of disability in poor countries, and women are the individuals most affected. The World Health Organization points out that violence against women is the leading cause of mental health problems. This study seeks to identify explanatory factors for women’s mental health problems, highlighting situations of violence suffered by them during childhood, when living with a partner and in the community.