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Mental health correlates of intimate partner violence in marital relationships in a nationally representative sample of males and females
- Authors:
- AFIFI Tracie O., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 24(8), August 2009, pp.1398-1417.
- Publisher:
- Sage
It is important to understand the epidemiology of intimate partner violence (IPV) experienced by both males and females. Data were drawn from the U.S. National Comorbidity Survey Replication. The relationships between physical IPV and child abuse, mental disorders, and suicidal ideation and attempts among males and females were examined. The results indicate that child sexual abuse was associated with IPV among males, whereas child physical and sexual abuse was associated with IPV among females. IPV was associated with poor mental health outcomes for males and females, although sex differences are noted. The sex differences indicate that females experience a wider range of poor mental health outcomes compared to males. Knowledge about correlates of IPV can be useful in identifying individuals exposed to violence. Further research is required to identify effective methods to reduce exposure to IPV and to adequately address the specific needs of male and female victims of IPV.
Prevalence rate of DSM mental disorders among adolescents living in residential group homes of the French child welfare system
- Authors:
- BRONSARD Guillaume, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 33(10), October 2011, pp.1886-1890.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
The rate of mental disorders in children and young people in the child welfare system worldwide is known to be very high. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of some major mental disorders among adolescents living in a residential group home in France, and the distribution of these disorders by gender. The participants included 183 adolescents living in residential group homes in the county of Bouches-du-Rhône. A structured psychiatric Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children was used to assess diagnoses of the following over the previous 6 months: anxiety disorder; major depression; conduct disorder; eating disorder; enuresia; psychosis screen; and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The existence of suicide attempts during the lifetime of each child was also assessed. The results indicated that 48.6% of the participants had at least one psychiatric disorder during the last 6 months, and 23% reported lifetime suicide attempts. Females were more affected than boys with 64.9% having at least one disorder compared to 36.8% of boys. The article concludes that the prevalence of mental disorders in adolescents living in French residential group homes is 2.5 to 3.5 times higher than in the overall population.
Trends in deliberate self-harm in Oxford, 1985-1995: implications for clinical services and the prevention of suicide
- Authors:
- HAWTON Keith, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 171, 1997, pp.556-560.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Deliberate self-harm (DSH) has been a major health problem in the UK for nearly three decades. Any changes in rates of DSH or the demographic characteristics of the patient population are likely to have important implications for clinical services and suicide prevention. This article examines data collected by the Oxford Monitoring System for Attempted Suicide and reviews trends in DSH between 1985 and 1995. Highlights the implications for general hospital DSH and medical services.
Treatment needs of women arrested for domestic violence: a comparison with male offenders
- Authors:
- HENNING Kris, JONES Angela, HOLDFORD Robert
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 18(8), August 2003, pp.839-856.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Rising numbers of women arrested for domestic violence present many theoretical and practical challenges. At the theoretical level, there is ongoing debate about whether women are equally aggressive as men. At the practical level, little research is available to guide how female cases are handled in the criminal justice system. In this study, data were obtained regarding demographic characteristics, mental health functioning, and childhood familial dysfunction for a large sample of male (n =2,254) and female (n = 281) domestic violence offenders. The women were demographically similar to the men, and few differences were noted in their childhood experiences. Women were more likely than men to have previously attempted suicide, whereas more men had conduct problems in childhood and substance abuse in adulthood. Compared to the male offenders, women reported more symptoms of personality dysfunction and mood disorder. Treatment implications of these findings are discussed.
Suicide beliefs and behaviour among young Muslims and Hindus in the UK
- Authors:
- KAMAL Zein, LOEWENTHAL Kate Miriam
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Religion and Culture, 5(2), July 2002, pp.111-118.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
It has been suggested that Hindu tradition is relatively tolerant of suicide, while Islamic tradition has consistently regarded suicide as a very grave sin. This study sought to examine the possible impact of religious-cultural tradition by examining suicide-related beliefs and reported behaviour in non-clinical samples of young Hindus and Muslims living in the UK. Participants completed a short demographic questionnaire, the Reasons for Living Inventory, and measures of suicide thoughts, plans and behaviour. The Hindus endorsed moral, total and (marginally) survival-and-coping reasons for living less strongly than did the Muslims. Women endorsed family-related, fear of suicide and (marginally) total reasons for living less strongly than did men. There were no noteworthy between-group differences with respect to suicide thoughts, plans or behaviour.