Citation

Fairchild DG, Fairchild MW, Stoner S. Am. J. Public Health 1998; 88(10): 1515-1517.

Affiliation

Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, Ariz, USA. dgfairchil@bics.bwh.harvard.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, American Public Health Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9772854

PMCID

PMC1508473

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of, and sociodemographic factors associated with, adult domestic violence within a Native American community. METHODS: Adult women in the community were surveyed. RESULTS: Of 371 eligible women, 341 (92%) were surveyed. Among respondents, 179 reported a history of at least 1 episode of domestic violence. Fifty-six (16.4%) reported violence within the previous 12 months. Age under 40 years and living in a household receiving governmental financial assistance were independently associated with 1-year prevalence of adult domestic violence. CONCLUSIONS: Adult domestic violence is prevalent within this Native American community. Additional research is required to characterize further the relationship between domestic violence and socioeconomic status.