Citation

Safadi RR, Daibes MA, Haidar WH, Al-Nawafleh AH, Constantino RE. Issues Ment. Health Nurs. 2018; 39(4): 344-352.

Affiliation

Health and Community Systems , University of Pittsburgh , Pittsburgh , PA , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/01612840.2017.1401187

PMID

29370554

Abstract

In this cross-sectional study, we assessed levels and types of psychological and physical intimate partner abuse (IPA), and the association of IPA with socio-demographic factors and health consequences. The Abusive Behavior Inventory was completed by 471 Jordanian women. IPA was higher among older women who were: of older age, of younger age at marriage, married to unemployed spouses, living in urban residence, and of lower educational level. IPA was associated with most of the health problems except dental injuries and burns. We recommend educational programs that raise women's awareness to their rights to education, free choices in marital age, and policies that mitigate IPA in Jordan and similar patriarchal societies.

Language: en