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Prevalence and 3-Year Incidence of Abuse among Postmenopausal Women

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  • Mouton, C.P.
  • Rodabough, R.J.
  • Rovi, S.L.D.
  • Hunt, J.L.
  • Talamantes, M.A.
  • Brzyski, R.G.
  • Burge, S.K.

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Objectives. We examined prevalence, 3-year incidence, and predictors of physical and verbal abuse among postmenopausal women. Methods. We used a cohort of 91749 women aged 50 to 79 years from the Women's Health Initiative. Outcomes included self-reported physical abuse and verbal abuse. Results. At baseline, 11.1% reported abuse sometime during the prior year, with 2.1% reporting physical abuse only, 89.1% reporting verbal abuse only, and 8.8% reporting both physical and verbal abuse. Baseline prevalence was associated with service occupations, having lower incomes, and living alone. At 3-year follow-up, 5.0% of women reported new abuse, with 2.8% reporting physical abuse only, 92.6% reporting verbal abuse only, and 4.7% reporting both physical and verbal abuse. Conclusions. Postmenopausal women are exposed to abuse at similar rates to younger women; this abuse poses a serious threat to their health.

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  • Mouton, C.P. & Rodabough, R.J. & Rovi, S.L.D. & Hunt, J.L. & Talamantes, M.A. & Brzyski, R.G. & Burge, S.K., 2004. "Prevalence and 3-Year Incidence of Abuse among Postmenopausal Women," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 94(4), pages 605-612.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2004:94:4:605-612_8
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    1. Romito, Patrizia & Molzan Turan, Janet & De Marchi, Margherita, 2005. "The impact of current and past interpersonal violence on women's mental health," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 60(8), pages 1717-1727, April.

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