Identification of Abuse and Health Consequences for Military and Civilian Women.

摘要

The objective of the study was to compare the prevalence of intimate partner violence and health consequences in civilian and active duty military women in the same geographic area using telephone survey and a case (women experiencing violence) control women never abused comparison. Lifetime prevalence of intimate partner violence (lPV) (physical and/or sexual) of the 2005 civilian women was 35.5 with lifetime prevalence of any abuse (including emotional and stalking) of 44.3%. Both lifetime intimate partner violence (29. 9%) and lifetime any abuse (38.8) in the military (N=616) were slightly lower but similar results. In the military sample, 1.6% of the active duty military women reported lPV, and 36.4% reported any abuse by an intimate partner while in the military. Being separated, divorced or widowed were demographic risk factors for lPV, while high levels of education were protective. both samples, lPV was associated with poorer overall health and significantly more gynecological, stress, and mental health symptoms. Finally, both samples supported routine screening by health professionals for abuse, but were concerned about mandatory reporting.