@article{ref1,
title="Prevalence and predictors of physical partner abuse among Mexican American women",
journal="American journal of public health",
year="2001",
author="Vega, W. A. and Lown, E. Anne",
volume="91",
number="3",
pages="441-445",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: This study determined the lifetime prevalence of physical abuse by a current partner among women of Mexican origin and assessed factors associated with abuse. METHODS: Data are for a subsample of 1,155 women with current partners from a larger population-based cross-sectional survey of US residents of Mexican origin. RESULTS: The self-reported prevalence of physical abuse by a current partner was 10.7%. In multivariate analysis, factors associated with physical abuse included US birthplace (odds ratio = 2.1; 95% confidence interval = 1.24, 3.56), young age, urban residence, and having 4 or more children. Social support and regular church attendance were protective. CONCLUSIONS: The self-reported prevalence of physical abuse among Mexican American women is high. US birth is associated with increased risk of abuse. Community-based prevention efforts should be aimed at this population.",
language="",
issn="0090-0036",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}