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Experience of Domestic Violence and Psychological Morbidity in Spouses of Alcohol-Dependent Males

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Prevalence of both domestic violence (DV) and alcohol use is reported to be high in Kerala. The prevalence of DV and psychological morbidity in spouses of alcohol-dependent males has not been studied objectively. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was undertaken to study the occurrence of DV and psychological morbidity-major depressive disorder (MDD), anxiety disorders, and adjustment disorders-in spouses of alcohol-dependent males attending the de-addiction center of a tertiary care hospital in South India. Sixty consecutive cases, aged 18-55 years, were recruited after getting informed consent. They were assessed using Domestic Violence Questionnaire (DVQ), Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview Schedule, and a questionnaire to assess adjustment disorder. The association of DV with psychological morbidities was also studied. RESULTS: < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: High rates of DV and psychological morbidity were seen in spouses of alcohol-dependent males.

Source: Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine

DOI: 10.4103/ijpsym.ijpsym_38_18

Authors: Pankajakshan Vijayanthi Indu, Chandran Remany Jinu, Noorudheen Razi Pallikkal, Ramya Sampathkumar, Jomon Joy

Institutions: Government Medical College, Government of Kerala, Travancore medicity medical College hospital

Language: English

Topic: Intimate Partner and Family Violence

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2809136232

FWCI: 1.606

Cites: 18

Cited by: 18

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