Identification of the mechanisms of action related to maltreatment and specifically physically abusive behavior is a precision-focused approach that can be used to guide intervention development and delivery. Currently, there is limited research on maternal-initiated physical abuse that employs this perspective. This study utilizes a trauma-informed, social information processing framework to examine potentially intervenable factors that contribute to child physical abuse by mothers. This brief report includes secondary analysis of data from a university-based clinic (N = 470) that provides comprehensive risk assessments of families with findings of abuse and neglect. Bivariate and hierarchical logistic regression analyses were conducted regarding maternal risk factors potentially associated with child physical abuse. In this sample, group differences were found between mothers with and without official findings of child physical abuse. Angry affect in maternal appraisals of their child, maternal trauma histories, and coping were significantly associated with physically abusive behavior. In this sample, the odds of having a physical abuse finding were 67
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is prevalent and associated with adverse mental health outcomes. This analysis reports national prevalence estimates of mental disorders among Australian adults who have experienced lifetime IPV victimization, by gender, sexuality, and child maltreatment history. Using data from the nationally representative Australian Child Maltreatment Study (N = 7022, aged 16 years and older), prevalence was calculated for five mental disorder categories (i.e., major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol use disorder, any mental disorder) by type of IPV victimization (i.e., no IPV, any IPV, psychological, physical, sexual, multitype). Any IPV victimization was associated with significantly higher prevalence of any mental disorder (55.3
Spousal abuse is a global health problem. Since 2016, Iran’s Ministry of Health has developed the spousal abuse prevention program and integrated it into the primary health care delivery system. This study aims to identify its strengths and weaknesses from the service providers’ point of view. This was a qualitative study evaluating Iran’s national spousal abuse prevention program in the primary healthcare. We invited all people involved in the implementation and execution of this program at any level of the primary healthcare system of the country to share their points of view about the program and its presumed success. We gathered the information via interviews, focus group discussions, and receiving written or recorded comments, which were then transcribed and thematically analyzed. In total, about 83 codes with 415 repetitions were identified, forming 15 sub-themes and three main themes, including weaknesses in the content of the program itself, weaknesses in its execution, and strengths of the program. The need to pay more attention to each region’s specific cultural characteristics, including stigma and the need for better coordination and cooperation between the involved organizations, was among the most frequent comments. According to our participants, the program had some success in informing women about their rights. The lack of attention to the issue of stigma and the lack of inter-sectoral cooperation between the responsible organizations were among the most mentioned weaknesses of the program.
Domestic violence, mainly intimate partner violence (IPV), is a serious issue in South Asia, including Bangladesh, where socio-economic challenges, patriarchy, and limited legal protections worsen the problem. In Bangladesh, cultural and social norms, especially in rural areas, often affect tolerance toward IPV, and women frequently face constraints in their decision-making roles within households. This study aimed to investigate the association between women's participation in household decision-making and their attitudes toward IPV. We analyzed data from the 2022 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS), including 18,685 women aged 15–49 who responded to questions on decision-making and attitudes toward IPV. A composite binary outcome was created based on justifications of wife-beating across five scenarios. Women’s decision-making autonomy in household domains was assessed as key exposures. Multivariable logistic regression models, adjusted for complex survey design, were used to examine associations. Approximately 13.1
