Citation

Grace KT, Perrin NA, Clough A, Miller E, Glass NE. J. Am. Coll. Health 2020; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07448481.2020.1790570

PMID

32672505

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine correlates of reproductive coercion (RC) among a sample of college women in abusive relationships.

Participants: 354 college students reporting a recent history of intimate partner violence (IPV).

Methods: This study examines baseline data from a randomized controlled trial testing effectiveness of an interactive safety decision aid (myPlan).

Results: Almost a quarter (24.3%) of the sample reported RC. Associated factors included races other than White (p = 0.019), relationship instability (p = 0.022), missing class due to relationship problems (p = 0.001), IPV severity (p < 0.001), technology abuse (p < 0.001), traumatic brain injury-associated events (p < 0.001), and depression (p = 0.024).

Conclusions: RC was a significant predictor of depression, with implications for providers working with abused college women regarding the need for mental health services concurrent with IPV/RC services. A larger proportion of women who experienced RC sought help from a healthcare provider for contraception, which suggests intervention opportunities for college health providers.

Language: en

Keywords

Depression; traumatic brain injury; sexual violence; intimate partner violence; reproductive coercion