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Association Between Intimate Partner Violence and Depressive Symptoms among Women Aged 15 to 45 Years in Peru: A Three-Year Analysis of the Demographic and Health Survey

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: We conducted a secondary data analysis based on the 2014, 2015, and 2016 Demographic and Health Surveys to determine the association between intimate partner violence (IPV) and depressive symptoms in Peruvian women aged 15-45 years. Depressive symptoms were assessed through the PHQ-9, while IPV was assessed through the CTS-2. A total of 24,099 subjects were included. The prevalence of depressive symptoms and IPV was 6.98% and 64.72%, respectively. Victims of IPV were 2.47 times more likely to have depressive symptoms compared to those who were never assaulted. In conclusion, there is a strong association between IPV and depressive symptoms.

Source: Violence Against Women

DOI: 10.1177/10778012211045714

Authors: Alejandro Silva-Burga, Ali Al-kassab-Córdova, Jorge L. Maguina

Institution: Peruvian University of Applied Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Intimate Partner and Family Violence

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

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

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4200155206

FWCI: 0.276

Cites: 39

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10