Citation

Mugoya GCT, Mumba MN, Hooper LM, Witte T, Youngblood M. J. Psychiatr. Ment. Health Nurs. 2019; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Affiliation

Department of Educational Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology and Counseling, P.O. Box 870231, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35487.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/jpm.12550

PMID

31356714

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Mental health correlates of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization are well documented. However, caregivers of children with disabilities (CCWDs) are underrepresented in empirical investigations and may have an increased risk of experiencing IPV and its consequences. This is particularly important in Sub-Saharan Africa where this problem is understudied.

METHOD: The present study estimated the prevalence of IPV victimization and examined the association between IPV and depression in a sample of CCWDs living in Nairobi, Kenya.

RESULTS: Nearly half (49.8%) of the participants experienced some form of IPV and more than half (51.8%) were at risk of depression. Participants reporting psychological and physical violence were 1.76 and 4.81 times more likely to be at risk for depression, respectively. Those experiencing a combination of physical and psychological violence were 4.85 times more likely to be at risk for depression.

DISCUSSION: Both men and women CCWDs are at an increased risk for IPV and depression. Social-cultural factors are also important in the prediction of depression risk, should be taken into account when working with CCWDs. IMPLICATIONS: Mental health professionals should be cognizant of the added stress of being a CCWD, and the link between CCWDs and comorbid mental health outcomes. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Language: en

Keywords

Caregivers of Children with disability; Depression; Intimate Partner Violence; Kenya