Citation

Rothman EF, Johnson RM, Hemenway DA. Eval. Rev. 2006; 30(3): 283-295.

Affiliation

Boston University School of Public Health, MA, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0193841X06287221

PMID

16679497

Abstract

Batterers with access to firearms present a serious lethal threat to their partners. The purpose of this exploratory study is to estimate the prevalence of and risk markers for gun possession among Massachusetts men enrolled in batterer intervention programs. The authors found that 1.8% of the men reported having a gun in or around their home. Those most likely to report having a gun were White, earned $25,000 or more per year, had served in the military, engaged in problem gambling, and had attempted homicide or threatened their partner with a firearm. Recommendations for strengthening relevant gun laws both within and outside of Massachusetts are discussed.

Language: en