Citation

Ghahari S, Panaghi L, Atef vahid MK, Zarei doost E, Mohammadi A. J. Gorgan Univ. Med. Sci. 2007; 8(20): 58-63.

Affiliation

Tehran Psychiatric Institute, (ghaharizari@yahoo.com).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Golestan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Publisher Gorgan University of Medical Sciences)

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Abstract

Background and Objective: Abuse of married women is among one of the most difficult problems in many countries. In this study, mental health status of spouse abused women was evaluated. Materials and Methods: 1186 women were selected randomly from all districts of Tehran, undergoing spouse abuse questionnaire and general health questionnaire (GHQ-28). Collected data were analyzed by SPSS software with t-test and multiple regression analysis. Results: In 1186 study case, 1013 women (85.4%) experienced emotional abuse, 374 ones (31.5%) physical abuse, 360 ones (30.4%) sexual abuse and 206 ones (17.4%) all types of abuse. Also, the abuse victims suffered worse status of general health (P<0.05). Examining relation between all types of abuse, as a predictive factor, and general health aspects as an(y) factor, with multiple regression analysis revealed a positive relation, i.e. experiencing any type of abuse could predict worsening of general health (P<0.05). Conclusion: Spouse abused women suffer a worse status in general health. Also they showed emotional disorders. The victims of sexual and physical abuse suffered worse than victims of emotional abuse.

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